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Covered Wine Cup (Jiao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Wine Cup (Jiao) by Unknown Artist, is a bronze artifact with a green patina. The object has a three-legged base with a wide mouth covered by a curved, wing-like lid. The body features intricate designs and patterns. The lid has a rounded knob at its top and curved protrusions on either side. The legs are tapered and splay outward from the base. Small red markings are visible on one leg. The background of the image transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

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