Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu)

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Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu)
Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu)
Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu)

Ritual Wine Vessel (Hu)

DateWestern Han Dynasty, 3rd-1st century B.C.E.
GeographyChina, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensionsoverall: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS
Credit LineGift of the Otto Gerdau Co.
Object number1953.13
Status
On view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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in the style of the Warring States period, 475-221 B.C.E.
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