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Covered Tripod

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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