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Grain serving vessel (Gui)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze vessel with a green patina. The vessel, a Gui, is made by an unknown artist. The vessel has a wide mouth and a short neck. The body is rounded and widest at the middle. The base is narrow and slightly flared. There are two handles on either side of the vessel. The handles are curved and have a circular shape at the top. The surface of the vessel is decorated with raised designs and inscriptions. The patina is predominantly green with areas of red and brown visible underneath. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The vessel casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–10th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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