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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Hu
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Hu

Maker China
Date17th century or later
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumBronze, silver
DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 2 7/8 x 2 1/16 in. (7.3 x 5.2 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.129
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DescriptionA fine miniature bronze hu of rounded pear shape with flared mouth rim, supported on a low foot set at the neck with two solid tubular handles, decorated with two stylized phoenix inlaid in scrolling silver wire and silver sheet, partially covered by areas of heavily applied archaistic style encrustation.
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