Fu Hao
Excavated from the tomb of Fu Hao, this hu vessel was decorated with seven registers. The "taotie" in these registers were raised in high relief against the flattened "leiwen" pattern. The vertical flange in the center and horizontal divisions among registers clearly separate the decorative details into compartments. These renderings of the vessel bring forth a clear view of "taotie". The name of Fu Hao was inscribed on the bottom of the bronze. This work exemplifies the style of hu in the late Shang period.