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Cauldron (Fu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze cauldron with two handles on either side near the rim, placed on a three-legged base. The cauldron has a rounded body and a wide mouth. The surface is weathered and dark with patches of lighter tones. It is titled "Cauldron (Fu)" and is by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northwest China
Dimensions
481 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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