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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
Museum record:
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