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Ritual Wine Vessel (Jiao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ritual Wine Vessel (Jiao) by unknown artist is green with a weathered patina, bronze, a three-legged vessel with a flared rim that extends outward on both sides. The body features intricate carvings and etchings. It has a rounded base and three tapered legs. The vessel's surface displays a mottled green color with areas of lighter and darker shades. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 11th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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