戰國 嵌紅銅青銅壺|Wine container (hu)

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5th century BCE · Bronze inlaid with copper · Asian Art

During the Eastern Zhou period, vessel shapes became simpler, gradually losing their elaborate flanges, while their surfaces were ornamented with intricate patterns of interlaced dragons and inlays of colored stone or precious metals.

Artist

Unknown

Date

5th century BCE

Medium

Bronze inlaid with copper

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929