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Tripod cauldron (Ding)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tripod cauldron (Ding) by unknown artist is a bronze artifact. The object has a rounded body with a wide mouth and three legs of equal height. The legs are cylindrical and sturdy, slightly thicker at the top. There are two curved handles on either side near the rim. The surface is predominantly green with patches of brown and gray, indicating aging and patination. An ornate geometric pattern encircles the upper body, consisting of interconnected spirals and curved lines. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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