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Wine beaker (gu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine beaker (gu) is a bronze object with a green patina. It has a flared mouth and a long, narrow neck. The base is flared with a wide, flat bottom. The object features intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface. There are three curved protrusions on the bottom section. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom, with a shadow cast by the object.

Artwork details

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