

Ritual wine container (hu)
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
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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