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Pitcher (Hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray clay pitcher with a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck. The body of the pitcher is bulbous with a spout on one side and a handle on the other. The body features etched triangular designs and geometric patterns. The neck has horizontal lines around its circumference. The title of the piece is "Pitcher (Hu)" and it is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
Machang phase (ca. 2350–2050 BCE)
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
502 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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