Lidded Food Vessel
CultureChinese
Datemid-19th century
MediumBronze
DimensionsOverall: 12 × 15 1/8 inches (30.48 × 38.42 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number32-68/4 A,B
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DescriptionBronze vessel with three low feet in the form of claws, supporting a concave base, with two loop handles in the form of bovine animal heads. The body of the vessel is decorated with six bands of horizontal fluting and one band at the top of low relief simplified kuei dragons and t'ao-t'ieh masks. The lid is on a low foot, with a similar design, made to be reversed for use as a bowl.
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