Wine Vessel (Hu)
ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Date770-256 BCE
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensions19 × 11 × 11 in. (48.3 × 27.9 × 27.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Charles and Eileen Mohler
Object number2010.24.2.2
DescriptionThis object is one of a pair of bronze wine vessels, called Hu, made during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. Embellished with thin, braided designs, this pear–shaped vessel was used to hold and dispense wine. The handles on opposite sides of the vessel are decorated with dogs holding rings in their mouths. The use of molds allowed foundries to produce mass quantities of identical bronzes.On View
On view
770-256 BCE
221 BCE - 9 CE
475-221 BCE
206 BCE - 220 CE
770-256 BCE
618-906 CE
206 BCE - 9 CE
618-906 CE
600-800 CE
770-256 BCE