Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: Utensils, Volume Twelve

The Zhou Vessel original: 舟 (zhōu). While the word literally means "boat," in this ritual context it refers to an oblong, boat-shaped bronze vessel or a pedestal stand used to support wine containers.

The accompanying illustration depicts a ritual bronze vessel with a wide, rounded body adorned with decorative bands. It features two prominent, ornate handles and sits upon a thick, decorated rectangular base. This representation reflects the Ming Dynasty's scholarly interest in cataloging and interpreting ancient ceremonial objects from the Shang and Zhou periods.