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A cast bronze vessel that has a short round body, a tall narrow neck, and a lid that has three pieces standing on it. It has thick bands of green and gold along the sides. The body has two rings attached on either side.

Covered 'Hu' Wine Container with Horizontal Bands, Animal-Mask Ring Handles, and Bird Finials on Cover

Chinese

Cast bronze with gilding

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

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