Two almost identical items were found. This pair of hu vessels is long at the neck, bulging at the body, and square at the ring-foot. Two handles are shaped into animal heads with movable rings. Ch’ieh-chu (intertwining-dragons) patterns decorate the neck, and intersecting dragon encircles the body. The exterior of the lid is also covered with patterns.
- Item No.
- R019017
- Period
- 771-221 B.C.
- Dimensions
- Height 63.0 width of belly 33.3 cm.
- Excavated/Findspot
- Tomb M60, Liu-li-ko, Hui-hsien, Honan
- Materials
- 青銅
