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Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding) by artist unknown, shows a bronze artifact with a rounded body and three legs. The object has a lid with four protrusions on top. Two handles are on either side of the body. The surface is primarily dark with patches of green patina visible. The body features an etched design around its middle section. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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