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Pitcher (Hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pitcher (Hu) by artist is a terracotta-colored ceramic vessel. It has a bulbous body that is rounded and smooth. A handle extends from the side, curving outward. The top has a wide, irregularly shaped opening with a smaller, cylindrical protrusion on one side. The entire piece appears to have a natural, earthy color with variations in tone. The background appears to be a light-colored fabric or surface.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2500 BC
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
558 × 625 px
Museum record:
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