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Wine beaker (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine beaker (gu) is a bronze artifact with a flared mouth at the top and a flared base. It features a long, tapering middle section and a band of relief ornamentation around the center. The body has a green patina and exhibits intricate designs throughout. A square motif with relief ornament encircles the center. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century BCE
Medium
Bronze inlaid with black pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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