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Wine beaker (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine beaker (gu) is a bronze artifact with a green patina. The object has a narrow base that widens into a flared section, then tapers and flares out again at the top. The surface features intricate designs. Three small pieces of broken bronze are positioned to the left. The background is gray with a shadow cast by the object.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–11th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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