Artwork preview

Wine container (Hu) in the style of the Han dynasty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wine container, Hu, in the style of the Han dynasty. The object is a bronze vase with a wide body that tapers in at the top and bottom. The vase has a short neck and a flared mouth. It has two handles on either side near the top. The vase is primarily dark green and red with spots of shiny metal visible. The base of the vase is a short cylinder. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century?
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
509 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette