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Wine Warmer (Jiao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine Warmer (Jiao) by artist is a black and white image of a three-legged vessel with a bird on top. The vessel has a handle on one side and a spout on the opposite side. It is decorated with various patterns and designs. The vessel has a wide base that tapers to three legs at the bottom. On top of the vessel is a bird with its wings spread out. The bird is facing to the right. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–12th century BCE; cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), possibly 19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
375 × 624 px
Museum record:
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