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Grain serving vessel (dui)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze grain serving vessel with a lid, titled "dui" by the artist. The vessel has a rounded body with a flat bottom and three short legs. The body is adorned with a pattern of squares and other designs. It has two curved handles on either side and three small knobs on the lid. The lid features a central knob and a concentric circle pattern. The entire vessel has a green patina. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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