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Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark-colored Ewer by Unknown. A spouted vessel with a long cylindrical spout on the left; a short neck; a circular body; a spiral design encircled by a band of relief patterns; and an animal handle on the right. The vessel sits on three legs. The surface features intricate carvings and patterns throughout. The background is white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze, silver, gold, malachite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 554 px
Museum record:
View original
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