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Burner (Ran Lu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a bronze artifact titled "Burner" by Ran Lu. The object is a rounded rectangular bronze vessel with a wide mouth and no lid. It has two protruding handles on either side. The body features intricate carvings of dragons. The object stands on four legs. The bronze has a dark brown patina with green corrosion spots. The background is a gray gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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