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Wine container (hu )

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Wine container (hu) by Unknown, Chinese is a bronze object with a dark patina. The object is a vessel with a bulbous body and a long, narrow neck. The body is rounded and has a small base that widens slightly. The neck is long and slender, flaring out at the top to form a small mouth. The surface is weathered with visible signs of aging and wear. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the object.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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