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Three-Footed Stand (Kongōban) for Buddhist Ritual Implements

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze-colored, three-footed stand. The stand has an overall trilobed shape with a wavy edge. It appears to be made of metal, likely bronze. The stand has a darker patina in the center and lighter around the edges. The stand has a small lip around the edge. The background is a plain white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Gilt bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 416 px
Museum record:
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