Ritual Wine Cup (Zhi)

The Ritual Wine Cup (Zhi) is a green, bronze artifact with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The cup has a bulbous body that is wider in the middle and tapers towards the top and bottom. A band of geometric patterns encircles the cup, approximately one-third of the way down from the top. The surface of the cup is pitted and has a textured appearance. The cup is positioned on a gray background, casting a shadow to the right. The overall shape of the cup is symmetrical, with a flared rim at the top.