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Wine container (hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine container (hu) by Unknown is a gray, weathered vessel with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The body is bulbous with a smaller base. Two small handles protrude from either side. The surface shows signs of aging and wear. The object has a wide, flared rim at the top. A series of horizontal lines encircles the middle section. The base is narrow and slightly flared. The overall shape is symmetrical.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Eartheware with lead green glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
414 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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