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Wine container in the shape of a leather pouch

西周晚期至東周早期 青銅瓠壺|Wine container (hu)

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Date
8th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H. 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Culture
China
Classification
Metalwork
Department
Asian Art
Gallery
207
Location
207
Credit
Bequest of Addie W. Kahn, 1949

Description

Overview Wine container in the shape of a leather pouch China 8th century BCE On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 218 Increased contact with the nomadic peoples living along the Zhou dynasty’s northern borders brought about new vessel types inspired by leather flasks.