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Covered Wine Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored four-legged covered vessel shaped like an animal with a long snout, two upright pointed ears, and a short stubby tail; body features swirling curvilinear patterns; small bird figure on top of back; titled "Covered Wine Vessel" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze, gold, silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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