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Wine container (Pou)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine container (Pou) is a dark gray, bronze-colored vessel with a rounded body and a domed lid. The body is bulbous and sits on a short base. The vessel features a small knob on top of the lid. Two small handles are on either side of the body. The surface is covered in intricate carvings and designs, including geometric patterns, symbols, and possibly some form of ancient writing. The background of the image is a gradient of gray.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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