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Wine container (hu) with mythical creatures

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine container (hu) with mythical creatures features a bulbous body with a short neck and a wide mouth. The body is predominantly light green with darker green and brown speckles and patches. A raised band encircles the body just below the shoulder, adorned with relief carvings of mythical creatures. The base of the vessel is relatively narrow. The overall glaze exhibits a mix of light green, dark green, and brown hues with a glossy finish. The background of the image shows a gray surface and wall.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
436 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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