Ritual wine container (Hu)

early 5th century BC

Not on view

Returned to lender

This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Exhibition History

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
Curatorial Department: Asian Art