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Cover with three ring handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black, bowl-shaped object with a wide mouth and three handles on its exterior. The bowl has a rounded body that curves inward to form the interior space. The three handles are evenly spaced around the bowl's exterior and are circular in shape. They are positioned near the bottom of the bowl and have small feet at the ends that touch the surface beneath. The surface of the bowl appears to have a dark patina and some lighter areas. The background is white with a shadow cast by the bowl. The object is titled "Cover with three ring handles".

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BC
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 257 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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