Detail View: National Palace English: Bronze Hu vessel with hunting scenes
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Work ID:
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M01B00099
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Title:
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Bronze Hu vessel with hunting scenes
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Creation Date:
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Warring States Period
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Start Year Date:
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B.C.481
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End Year Date:
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B.C.221
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Dynasty:
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10 Warring States Period (481~221 B.C)
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Creation Place:
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China
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Measurements:
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Height: 37.5 cm; Weight: 3124g
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Material:
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Bronze
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Form:
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Hu (wine vessel or water containter)
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Type:
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Bronzes
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Repository:
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The National Palace Museum, Taipei
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Description:
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In between the three registers of hunting scenes are four registers of T-shaped hooks and cloud patterns, including the band of decorations on the ring foot. The belly is decorated with two registers of hunting scenes, and each scene is divided vertically by fabric patterns in diamond shapes. The entire vessel is covered in red copper inlay, and some still remain on the surface today.
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ImageV ID:
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M01B00099AS001
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Rights:
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Lee & Lee Communications
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