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Wine pouring vessel (Gong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and red patina bronze wine pouring vessel in the shape of an animal head with a curved handle. The vessel has a wide mouth at the top and a narrow base. A lid on top. The handle is on the right. The background is grey. The vessel, titled "Wine pouring vessel (Gong)", is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze inlaid with turquoise
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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