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Ritual grain serving vessel (Dou)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ritual grain serving vessel (Dou) by Unknown. The vessel is a bronze color with a green patina and reddish-brown spots. It has a wide, rounded body with a narrow base and a short stem. The base is decorated with a pattern. The body has two small loop handles on either side. The vessel has a lid with a short, narrow lip. The lid is decorated with a pattern around the edge. The background is gray, with a shadow cast to the right. The vessel is centered in the image.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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