Hu, with squat belly, tall cylindrical neck, and slightly flaring foot rest
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Period
206 BCE to 220 BCE -
Geography
China -
Material
Bronze -
Dimension
H x W: 29.8 x 18.2 cm (11 3/4 x 7 3/16 in) -
Accession Number
F1966.14 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1966.14
Object Details
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Description
Hu, with squat belly, tall cylindrical neck, and slightly flaring foot rest. Incised decoration of diaper patternm saw-tooth peacock feathers, lozenges, etc. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Clay and Metal: Ancient Chinese Ceramics and Metal (February 25, 1997 to August 9, 2011)Chinese Metalwork (May 9, 1993 to March 21, 1997)Chinese Art (February 18, 1983 to April 1, 1987)Chinese Art (March 15, 1982 to June 15, 1982)Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981) -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
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