Wine Vessel
5th century BC-4th century BC (made)
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This bronze wine vessel is called a hu in Chinese. Metalworkers in ancient China made a great variety of food and wine containers in bronze for ritual use. Each vessel had a specific name according to its shape and function. These vessels were buried with the dead. When they were accidentally unearthed centuries later they became treasured objects of antiquarian scholars and collectors.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze, with copper and gold inlay |
| Brief description | Met, China, vess/cont/holders |
| Physical description | This bronze wine vessel is called a 'hu' in Chinese. In ancient China a great variety of food and wine containers were made in bronze for ritual use. Each vessel was given a specific name according to its shape and function. The vessels were buried with the deceased. When they were accidently unearthed centuries later they became treasured objects of antiquarian scholars and collectors. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | This bronze wine vessel is called a hu in Chinese. Metalworkers in ancient China made a great variety of food and wine containers in bronze for ritual use. Each vessel had a specific name according to its shape and function. These vessels were buried with the dead. When they were accidentally unearthed centuries later they became treasured objects of antiquarian scholars and collectors. |
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| Accession number | M.8-1935 |
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| Record created | December 19, 2002 |
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