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Wine container (zun)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a bronze-colored container with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The top part flares out to form a wide lip. The middle section features raised rectangular designs and squiggly lines. A thick raised line encircles the top and bottom of the middle section. The bottom section flares out slightly to form a base. The entire object appears to have a greenish patina.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 11th–10th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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