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Jug (Hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jug (Hu) has a bulbous body with a rounded bottom. The body is widest in the middle. A horizontal line encircles the body near the bottom. The short neck is cylindrical and flares slightly at the rim. A handle protrudes from the left side, midway up. The surface shows a brushed pattern.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2500–2300 BCE
Medium:
Earthenware with painted decoration
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
513 × 625 px
Museum record:
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