Hu wine vessel
The pronounced sperical shape of this flask is most unusual. the decor is disposed in four broad belts set off from each other by narrow, bare, ridged bands bordering a single line of spirals. The belts, and the rising blades on the neck, are filled awith the comma pattern. The t'ao-t'ieh on the ring handle has scale bands on top and two big scales under the eyes. Patina blue-green.
- Date
- 4th century BCE
- In our collection
- since November the 23rd, 2015 up to now
- Dimensions
- 11 9/16 × 10 1/2 in., 12.6 lb. (29.37 × 26.67 cm, 5.7 kg) 4 9/16 in. (11.59 cm) (object part, mouth) 5 3/8 in. (13.65 cm) (object part, foot)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Bronze
- Price
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- Composition
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atium 89% oxygen 9% cadmium 1% copper 1%