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Beaker of archaistic design

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze artifact with a wide flared mouth, and a long, narrow neck. The neck features a vertical inscription. The body is divided into three sections: a flared base, a middle section with a wide circumference and a narrower section connecting the middle to the top. The middle section features a band with four symmetrical designs resembling tassels or similar motifs. The lower section of the body also features etched designs. The entire piece exhibits a predominantly bronze color with areas of darker patina. The background is grey. The title is "Beaker of archaistic design".

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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