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Covered Wine Pot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Covered Wine Pot has a dark-colored body with a wide, rounded shape and a short neck. It has a handle on top with a vine-like design. The pot rests on three legs. A bird-like creature with a long neck protrudes from the left side. A stylized animal figure is on the front, and a bird-like figure on the right side. The pot features intricate patterns including swirls and spirals etched into its surface. The lid on top has a small circular handle. The title of the image is Covered Wine Pot, and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze, gold, silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 568 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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