The gong (觥) are ritual vessels in the shape of a pitcher with an asymmetrical flange and ascending spout, covered with a lid in the form of a dragon head. The pitcher is formed by an oval base and slightly larger body, to which a bow-shaped handle is attached on the end opposite the spout.

The entire surface of both sides of the body is decorated with taotie (饕餮) masks set against a background of spirals. The handle, on its end near the flange, has the shape of a ram head. The highly decorated lid has the shape of a three-dimensional dragon head on the part that rests on the spout and, on the opposite end, a high relief representation of the head of an animal which appears to be a tiger. In the centre of the lid, a longitudinal protruding flange determines the symmetrical representation of the taotie (饕餮). An interesting feature is an angular tongue that extends beyond its surface, possibly used for raising it slightly in order to pour the wine.