Wine container (hu)

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

A portion of this vessel’s surface has retained its original corrosion-free brassy color. The triangular forms around the rim are inlaid with copper, which has turned dark and is partially covered by green corrosion.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art