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Bronze hu with animals and humans
Bronze hu with animals and humans
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968
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Bronze hu with animals and humans 5th century BC
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Bronze hu with animals and humans
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BATEA : 957
Simple name
hu
Classified name
metal; bronze; Zhou; hu; animal; dragon; tiger; China; Warring States; figure; human;
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A large bronze hu with two ring handles. The piece is decorated with various bands of animals and interlaced ornament consisting of kui dragon heads, and tigers devouring humans in relief.
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bronze
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The object was conserved by Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre in 2019
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41 cm
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29 cm
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Gallery location
Brunei Gallery, SOAS
Production date
5th century BC
Production period
Late Spring and Autumn
Production place
China
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