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Covered vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored metal vessel, likely bronze, with a wide, rounded body that tapers to a narrower base. The vessel is divided into sections by horizontal raised lines. The top section features a short, narrow opening and a rounded body with intricate carvings. The lower section is more conical and wider at the base. The entire vessel, including the base, is covered in intricate carvings and inscriptions. The background is a plain gray wall with the object sitting on a white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1724
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
410 × 624 px
Museum record:
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