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Tripod Bowl with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a Tripod Bowl with Cover by an unknown artist. The object is a grey stone or ceramic tripod bowl with a cover. The bowl has a rounded body and three legs. The legs are thick and have a decorative design near the bottom. Two rectangular pieces protrude from the sides of the bowl, each decorated with carvings. The cover is dome-shaped and also made of the same material as the bowl. A carved handle in the shape of a creature or animal sits on top of the cover. The background is a plain surface with a shadow cast to the right. The object appears to be sitting on a flat surface. The overall appearance is one of a decorative piece, possibly used for ceremonial purposes.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
560 × 624 px
Museum record:
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