Wine Vessel (Hu)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Wine Vessel (Hu) is a bronze object with a green patina. The object has an elongated, bulbous body with a narrow neck and a flared mouth. The body has a rounded base. A decorative band encircles the upper third of the body, and another band is around the neck. The bands feature a raised, curvilinear design. The surface is weathered with areas of green, brown, and light-colored patina. The background is gray with a shadow to the right.