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Water vessel in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze (yi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a water vessel made of light-colored stone, possibly jade or soapstone. The vessel is in the shape of an ancient ritual bronze yi. It has a handle on the left side and a spout on the right side. The handle is circular and attached to the body of the vessel with a small loop at the top. The body of the vessel is rounded with a flat base. There is a decorative band around the middle of the vessel, consisting of small, repeating patterns. The vessel has a smooth, glossy finish and exhibits small brown speckles across its surface. It is positioned on a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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