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Spouted Water Vessel (Yi)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal vessel with a long spout on the left side and a handle on the right side; handle is shaped like an animal's head. The body of the vessel is rounded with a wide mouth. It has three legs at the bottom; legs are shaped like animal feet. The entire vessel has a weathered appearance with a green patina and some brown spots. The background is gray to white gradient; object casts a shadow on the surface below. The object "Spouted Water Vessel (Yi)" by the artist is shown.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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