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Food serving vessel (Yu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Food serving vessel (Yu) is a bronze object with a dark green patina. The vessel has a rounded body with a wide mouth and a short neck. The body is adorned with intricate carvings. A wide, flat band encircles the vessel, featuring a geometric pattern. The lid is domed with a small cylindrical handle on top and a carved geometric pattern that mirrors that on the body. The lid sits atop the vessel, with a small gap visible between them. The vessel has a short, wide foot. The background is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with a shadow cast by the vessel to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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