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Excavated bronze vessel resembles a modern goblet
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
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Ever seen a bronze "goblet" from over 2,000 years ago? Meet this bronze hu (wine container) from the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC), unearthed from the Zhao noble's tomb in the Jin vassal state. With its sloping shoulders, rounded belly, small square mouth, and flared tall stem, the vessel presents a graceful silhouette.
Its surface is richly decorated, with intricate motifs filled with a dark brown pigment made from minerals like quartz, feldspar, malachite, and limonite.
Now housed in the Shanxi Museum, this masterpiece is a testament to the artistry and aesthetic taste of early Chinese bronze culture.
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