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Ritual wine container (Hu)

early 5th century BC

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Ritual wine container (Hu), Bronze, China

Ritual wine container (Hu), Bronze, China

Ritual wine container (Hu), Bronze, China

Ritual wine container (Hu), Bronze, China

Ritual wine container (Hu), Bronze, China

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Title: Ritual wine container (Hu)

Period: Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (77–476 BCE)

Date: early 5th century BC

Culture: China

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: H. 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm); Diam. of rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 15 lb. (6.8 kg)

Classification: Metalwork

Credit Line: Lent by the Shanghai Museum

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