Wine Vessel (Jia)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Wine Vessel (Jia) is a bronze artifact with a green patina. The vessel has a wide, rounded body with a flared mouth and a flat rim. Two cylindrical protrusions rise from the rim, one on either side. The body features intricate carvings and designs, including geometric patterns and mythological creatures. Three legs extend from the base of the body, each with a curved shape. A curved handle protrudes from the right side of the body, near the rim. The background of the image is black.