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Lobed tripod cauldron (Liding)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lobed tripod cauldron (Liding) by Unknown. The object is a tripod cauldron with a wide, flat rim and a rounded body. The cauldron has three legs. The body is decorated with a repeating pattern of raised, curvilinear designs. The surface is primarily dark green and brown, with areas of lighter green and orange. Two large, curved protrusions are on either side. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the cauldron. The overall shape of the cauldron is rounded, with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The surface of the cauldron has a mottled appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
11th–10th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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