
Covered Tripod
The Covered Tripod, by Unknown Artist. A black, spherical vessel with a domed lid. The vessel and lid are both decorated with geometric patterns and inscriptions. There are three legs at the bottom and three handles on top; two additional handles are on either side. The object appears to be made of metal. The top handle differs from the others. A small inscription is present on the bottom right. The background is white.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Bronze, malachite, copper, silver
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 552 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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