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A "hu" is a type of wine vessel which displays a pear-shaped cross-section. This bronze carries a fine example of the monster face, known as taotie, shown in the main central panel, with its eyes on each side of the central vertical line. It has large C-shaped horns and claws. Shang Dynasty, 13th to 12th century BCE. From modern-day China. (The British Museum, London).
Amin, O. S. M. (2018, December 11). Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Hu. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9486/
Amin, Osama S. M. "Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Hu." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 11, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/9486/.
Amin, Osama S. M. "Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Hu." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Dec 2018. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
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