Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding)

The Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding) by unknown artist. The object is a bronze vessel with a rounded body. It has three legs, each with a rounded, tapered shape; the legs are positioned near the edge of the body. The body has two handles on either side. The lid is domed with a small knob at the top; there are two small loops on top of the lid. The vessel is primarily dark brown with spots of red and green patina throughout. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow to the right.