Wine container (Pou)

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This large wine container was one of the first significant archaic bronzes to enter the Museum’s holdings. Nearly two feet tall, it remains the largest example in the collection. Created as a bold display of political power, it closely resembles two monumental vessels excavated from the tomb of the royal consort Fu Hao (died ca. 1250 BCE) at Anyang, Henan province.

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