Wine container (lei)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze wine container, lei, features a primarily dark brown body with areas of green and yellow patina scattered throughout. The piece has a short neck and a wide, rounded body with a narrow base. Two loop handles adorn the sides, each featuring a stylized animal head at the top. The upper portion of the body boasts three raised circular designs. A raised design resembling a mask or face is positioned towards the bottom. The vessel stands on a light gray background with a subtle shadow cast to the left.