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Tripod Vessel (Gui)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tripod Vessel (Gui) by unknown artist shows a ceramic vessel with a beige color and a rough texture. The vessel has a distinctive shape with a wide, flared mouth that tapers to a narrower neck. A handle protrudes from the side of the neck. The body of the vessel is bulbous and sits on three pointed legs. A decorative rope-like design encircles the middle of the body. The background is a dark gray color, with the vessel casting a shadow on the surface below.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2500 BCE
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
China
Dimensions
421 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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