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Wine cup in the shape of addorsed owls (Zhi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wine cup in the shape of addorsed owls (Zhi) by Unknown. The object is a small, bronze vessel with a lid. It has a green patina with red spots. The vessel is shaped like two owls with their backs together. The owls' heads are on either side, and they have curved beaks. The vessel has three legs. The lid has a small knob on top and a curved, protruding piece on either side. The vessel has a small handle on the front. The background is gray and white, with a shadow under the vessel.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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