Cylindrical Container with Cover (Lian)

Cleveland Museum of Art

Cylindrical Container with Cover, Lian by unknown artist. Circular bronze artifact with cover. The cover is round, with a rusted bronze exterior edge and gold-colored interior. The cover has an intricate design with a flower in the center. The design features a series of concentric circles with cut-out patterns of animals and foliage. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the artifact. The artifact appears to be an ancient relic. It has a weathered, aged appearance. The cover appears to be made of metal, possibly bronze or brass. The color of the cover is primarily gold and brown. The cover has a diameter that is greater than its height. The overall shape of the cover is round and flat. The cover has a small protrusion in the center.