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Wine beaker (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine beaker (gu) features a flared mouth at the top that tapers to a narrow cylindrical middle section. A decorative band encircles the lower part of the middle section. The base flares out and features a circular foot. The entire vessel has a green patina with areas of blue and brown, indicating oxidation. It stands on a flat surface against a grey background.

Artwork details

Date:
13th–11th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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