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Three-Legged Vessel of Archaistic Design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a bronze vessel with a wide bowl and three legs. The vessel has two handles on either side and is decorated with intricate designs. The bowl of the vessel is wide and shallow. There are two handles, one on each side, which are rectangular in shape and protrude from the rim of the bowl. The vessel has three legs, each featuring an ornate design resembling a curved, scroll-like pattern. The legs are attached to the bowl and have a decorative element at the top where they meet the bowl. The surface of the vessel exhibits a dark patina, with some areas displaying a lighter color, possibly indicating wear or oxidation. The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray towards the bottom, with a slight shadow cast by the vessel on the surface below it. The artist and title are "Three-Legged Vessel of Archaistic Design".

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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