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Round golden container on pedestal with lid

This bronze container has a round body with a tall, flared pedestal-like base. A round lid sits atop it, and together they form a roughly spherical shape above the pedestal. The finish of the container is metallic gold with darker bronze areas around the bottom of the base, the top of the lid, and the line where the container and lid meet. It has several large patches of dark green patina. The container has two rings attached to its side. The holders that attach the rings to the container are dragon-head-shaped.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
1943.52.75.B
Title
Covered 'Dou' Food Container on High Foot with Animal-Mask Ring Handles, one of a pair
Classification
Vessels
Work Type
vessel
Date
206 BCE - 220 CE
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/204395

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Gilt bronze
Dimensions
14.4 x 11.1 cm (5 11/16 x 4 3/8 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop
Accession Year
1943
Object Number
1943.52.75.B
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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