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Wine container (hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine container (hu) by unknown artist is a vase with a narrow top and wide body. The vase has a glossy, olive-green glaze with darker green streaks. The top of the vase is flared and has a small lip. The body of the vase is bulbous with a narrow base. The background of the image is beige. A shadow is cast to the left. The vase appears to be made of ceramic. The glaze has a few spots where it is chipped or worn.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Earthenware with lead green glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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