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Sacrificial Vessel (Yi lu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The vessel, titled "Sacrificial Vessel (Yi lu)" by an unidentified artist, is a gray ceramic or stone object with a wide mouth and a rounded body that tapers slightly towards the base. Two handles protrude from either side, each shaped like an animal's head and neck. The handles are positioned at the same height and are symmetrical. The body of the vessel features intricate carvings that appear to depict foliage or possibly animals. A small rectangular tag on the front of the vessel bears the number "340" in black text. The background of the image is light gray, with the vessel casting a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 437 px
Museum record:
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