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Colander for Food Steamer (Xian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and brown metal bowl with two handles, one on each side. The bowl has a wide mouth and a narrow base. It is made of a material that appears to be copper or bronze, with a green patina covering most of its surface. The patina is patchy, with areas of brown and orange visible underneath. The bowl has a decorative line around its middle. The handles are small and loop-shaped. The background is a plain gray color, with a shadow cast by the bowl on the right side.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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