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Caldron

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a white, stone, three-legged vessel with two handles titled "Caldron" by artist unknown. The vessel has a rounded body with a wide mouth and a slightly narrow rim. It has two short handles protruding from the rim on opposite sides. The vessel stands on three short legs. The image is in black and white. The background is dark gray. The vessel appears to be made of stone or ceramic material. It has a smooth, glossy finish. The overall shape of the vessel is bulbous. The handles are straight and flat. The legs are short and tapered.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Yellow chalcedony
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 486 px
Museum record:
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