Hu, with squat belly, tall cylindrical neck, and slightly flaring foot rest

Hu, with squat belly, tall cylindrical neck, and slightly flaring foot rest. Incised decoration of diaper patternm saw-tooth peacock feathers, lozenges, etc.

Historical period(s)
Han dynasty, 206 BCE to 220 BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H x W: 29.8 x 18.2 cm (11 3/4 x 7 3/16 in)
Geography
China
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1966.14
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Vessel
Type

Ritual vessel: hu

Keywords
China, Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE), peacock
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Description

Hu, with squat belly, tall cylindrical neck, and slightly flaring foot rest. Incised decoration of diaper patternm saw-tooth peacock feathers, lozenges, etc.

Published References
  • Jessica Rawson. A Group of Han Dynasty Bronzes with Chased Decoration and Some Related Ceramics., Winter 1973. fig. 2.
  • Dr. John Alexander Pope, Rutherford John Gettens, James Cahill, Noel Barnard. The Freer Chinese Bronzes. Oriental Studies Series, vol. 1, no. 7 Washington. cat. 118, p. 597.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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