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A dissertation on the ancient Chinese vases of the Shang dynasty from 1743 to 1496, B. C. (1851)

Thoms, P. P. (Peter Perring) · London : The author : Sold by J. Gilbert · leaf 63

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s of one of the ancient ministers, says, ‘‘ Give him (the transgressor) a rhinoceros’ cup !” It is presumed, from the vessel having the above inscription, that it was intended to be admonitory, which seems confirmed by its having the Haou-téen device both on the handle and body of the vessel, which… … This. Vessel, including the cover, measured in height, seven Chinese ws PAP ARA AA DD PAP LUP ALP PPP

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