Zun
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A zun is ancient Chinese bronze wine vessel with a vase-like form, dating from the Shang Dynasty.
Used in religious ceremonies to hold wine, the zun has a wide lip to facilitate pouring.
Flemish (Dutch) for "sun".
External links
- A 12th century BCE bronze zun at the Brooklyn Museum of Art (http://www.marymount.k12.ny.us/marynet/TeacherResources/bronzesproject/html/bklynmuse.htm)