Square Hu (wine vessel) with Inlaid Geometric Pattern

Date: Late Warring States (mid 4th century - 221 BC)
Dimensions: Height 52.4 cm, Length of mouth brim 12.1 cm, Length of belly brim 25.4 cm, Length of base 14.7 cm
Weight: 10,000 g
Material: Bronze

Description

The whole body of this vessel is covered with geometric designs, arranged in oblique crossing, with no fixed format. It is inlaid with silver and turquoise, which is rarely found intact.

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