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Wine warmer (Jue)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine warmer (Jue) is a greenish bronze artifact with a patina. It has a distinctive shape with a wide, flared mouth and a long, curved handle on one side. There are two small, mushroom-shaped protrusions on top. The body is decorated with raised designs and geometric patterns. It stands on three legs. The surface shows signs of aging with green and red patches.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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