Ritual wine vessel (hu)
Place of OriginChina
Date850-771 BCE
DynastyWestern Zhou period (approx. 1050-771 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 13 1/2 in x W. 10 in, H. 34.3 cm x W. 25.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B1074
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribed12 characters, inside neck, can be read: "Wang Baijiang made this sacrificial hu to be treasured and used for a myriad of years and forever."
approx. 300-100 BCE
prob. 500-400 BCE
approx. 550-480 BCE
prob. 550-400 BCE
approx. 500-400 BCE
prob. 550-400 BCE
550-480 BCE
approx. 950-850 BCE
