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Lobed cauldron (li) in ancient style

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lobed cauldron (li) in ancient style by Unknown is a green, three-legged bronze vessel with a wide mouth and a rounded body. The body features three prominent lobes, one on each side, and the legs are tapered to a point. The surface of the cauldron is covered in a green patina with areas of red showing through, and there are raised designs on the body. The background of the image is gray, with a shadow cast by the cauldron to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century?
Medium
Bronze with artificial patina
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette