Zun

The zun (Chinese: 尊; pinyin: zūn) or yi (Chinese: 彝; pinyin: yí, used until Northern Sòng) is an ancient type of Chinese bronze or ceramic wine vessel with a round or square vase-like form, and sometimes in the shape of an animal, dating from the Shang Dynasty. Used in religious ceremonies to hold wine, the zun has a wide lip to facilitate pouring. Vessels have been found in the shape of a dragon, an ox, a goose, and more. One notable vessel was the He zun.