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Jar with Two Loop Handles (Hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Jar with Two Loop Handles (Hu) is a clay vessel with a bulbous body and a narrow neck. The body is primarily light brown with darker brown stripes. Two loop handles are on either side, one near the top and the other near the bottom. The vessel has a flared mouth and appears to be ancient. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
2300–2000 BCE
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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