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Covered Food Vessel (Qi hou dun)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Food Vessel (Qi hou dun) is a bronze artifact with a rounded body and a domed lid. The vessel has two small loop handles on either side, and the lid has three small loop handles on top. The surface of the vessel and lid exhibits a green and brown patina, with visible signs of wear and aging. The vessel has a wide mouth and a narrow base, with two raised bands encircling the body. The lid is slightly smaller than the body, with a slight lip around the edge that fits onto the body. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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