Western Han Dynasty
Overall height: 51 cm; Lid diameter: 32 cm; Base diameter: 29.7 cm
Unearthed between 1955 and 1960 at Shizhaishan, Jinning, Yunnan Province

When excavated, this vessel contained more than 300 cowries. Cast on it are 127 three-dimensional human figures in the round (incomplete figures not included), arranged around activities taking place on stilted buildings. The scene depicts the ceremonial proceedings of curse-making and oath-taking, including sacrificial killings conducted by the King of Dian.