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Ritual wine container (hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ritual wine container (hu) by is a bronze vessel with a wide body, narrow neck, and flared mouth. The vessel has two handles on either side, just below the shoulder. It features a predominantly dark patina with patches of green and red. The body of the vessel is decorated with intricate red designs and inscriptions. The base of the vessel is a short, rounded disc. The overall shape of the vessel is bulbous, with a rounded body and a narrow neck that flares out slightly at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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