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Covered ritual wine vessel (hu)

13th–12th century B.C.
Medium/TechniqueBlack earthenware with engraved animal-mask (taotie) design
DimensionsOverall: 17 x 8.5cm (6 11/16 x 3 3/8in.)
Other (foot): 7cm (2 3/4in.)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bernat
Accession number1978.689
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ClassificationsCeramics
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Ritual wine cup (jue)
14th century B.C.
late 3rd millennium B.C.
Flattened Bottle
A.D. 265–316
Covered Jar
1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Door ornament
late 5th century
4th millennium B.C.
Basin with two handles and a spout
late 3rd millennium B.C.
Double bowl
3rd millennium B.C.
Stem bowl with perforation (dou)
late–3rd millennium B.C.