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Ritual Wine Container (Jia)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green ritual wine container with three legs and a handle on the right side. The container has a wide mouth with two small, mushroom-shaped protrusions. The body of the container is bulbous and tapers towards the bottom, where it meets the three legs. The legs are cylindrical and slightly tapered. The handle is curved and attached to the body of the container. The surface of the container is weathered and has a rough texture. The background is a gradient of gray, with the container casting a shadow on the surface below it. The ritual wine container is titled "Ritual Wine Container (Jia)" by an artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 11th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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