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Situla

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Situla by Unknown Artist depicts a bronze bucket with a wide mouth and two small handles on either side near the top. The bucket's body features a dark green patina with intricate etchings and patterns around its circumference. The patterns are divided into horizontal bands of varying widths. The bucket is cylindrical in shape, with a slightly wider mouth than base. The background of the image consists of a plain gray wall and a light-colored floor.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE–200 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Vietnam
Dimensions:
599 × 544 px
Museum record:
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