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Pair of Han Bronze Hus, 206 BCE - 220 CE

Bronze
H.047b
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Called in Chinese, these bronze urns were used a water or wine vessels. They are shaped with an ovoid body, slender neck, an flared footing. Three molded bands encircle the...
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Called in Chinese, these bronze urns were used a water or wine vessels. They are shaped with an ovoid body, slender neck, an flared footing. Three molded bands encircle the vessels, giving the appearanc of a "sectioned body." On the upper band, two small circular handle are attached. Both vessels are covered with greenish patina and incrustation.   


By the Han Dynasty, the had become a standar form of bronzeware, described in scholarly and practical handbooks and manuals.
Variations on this theme led to many beautiful creations, such as this piece,
which has a high swell and elongated body.
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