Wine Jar (Hu)

China

Zhou dynasty (1027-221 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC), About 300 BC

  • Titles Wine Jar (Hu) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 13 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (34 x 21 x 16.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Bequest of William M. Spencer III, AFI.198.2010a-b
  • Work Type wine jar
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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