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Lobed Tripod Cauldron (Liding)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze cauldron with a rounded body and three cylindrical legs. Two curved handles protrude from the rim. The body features a band of square motifs with coiled designs and a band of geometric patterns near the rim. The surface exhibits a mottled green and brown patina.

Artwork Details

Date
12th–11th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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