Wine beaker (gu)
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The gu is a type of ritual bronze that was used to drink wine and to offer ritual libations. It has a tall, slender profile with a trumpet-like mouth and a slightly flared base. Below center, there is often a demarcated section with geometric patterns and animal mask (taotie) imagery.
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