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Ritual Wine Beaker (Gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ritual Wine Beaker (Gu) by unknown artist. The image shows a bronze artifact with a green patina. The object has a flared mouth and a narrow base. The body is divided into sections with decorative elements. There are intricate designs and patterns on the body of the object. The object appears to be an ancient Chinese ritual vessel. The object is symmetrical about its vertical axis. The surface shows signs of aging and wear. The background is a gradient from dark gray to white. A shadow is cast to the right of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
late 11th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
484 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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