Wine Container (Hu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wine Container (Hu) by Unknown. The object is an ancient, tall, narrow vase or container with a wide base that tapers inwards towards the top. The container has a small opening at the top. It is made of bronze or copper and has a green patina with reddish-brown spots. There are two handles on either side of the container, near the top. The surface shows signs of aging and wear. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow to the right.