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Ritual Tripod Cauldron with Cover (Ding)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze ritual vessel has a rounded body on three legs. A horizontal line encircles the middle of the body. Two curved handles protrude from the sides. The lid is domed with three knobs protruding on top. The patina is predominantly green with areas of blue and brown. The surface of the vessel is textured with visible inscriptions.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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