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Wine cup (Zhi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine cup (Zhi) is a dark-colored, ancient bronze vessel. The cup has a wide mouth that flares out slightly and a rounded body. A decorative band encircles the middle of the cup, and another band is present at the base. The base of the cup is short and sturdy. The background of the image is gray, with the cup casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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