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Wine cup (Zhi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine cup (Zhi) is a bronze object with a predominantly green patina. It has a cylindrical body and a domed lid. The body and lid are both decorated with intricate designs and patterns. A small knob adorns the top of the lid. Two small handles are on either side of the body, just below the lid. A small hole is at the bottom center of the body. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast to the left of the object.

Artwork Details

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