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Covered footed vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered footed vessel by an unknown artist is a gray, cylindrical object with a flat top and three legs. The object has a wide, flat lid on top. The body of the object features decorative carvings, including a central vertical design and two square panels on either side. There are additional carvings on the sides and a decorative band around the top. The three legs are equally spaced and have decorative carvings at the top. The object has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th century
Medium
Earthenware with applied-relief decoration under white slip
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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