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Spouted water container (He

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Spouted water container (He) by unknown artist is a bronze object with a green patina. The object has a bulbous body with a long spout extending from the left side and a curved handle on the right side. It stands on three legs. The lid features a small handle on top and two small protrusions on either side. The object is adorned with intricate carvings and etchings throughout its surface. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right. The object is positioned at an angle, with the front facing slightly to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
11th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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