Tetrapod Food Vessel in the Form of a Rectangular Cauldron (fang ding) with Design of Kui-Dragons and Interlocking Spiral Patterns

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: early 11th century BCE
Material: Bronze
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
width across handles: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
depth: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
weight: 6 lb. (2.7 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of Leona J. Beckmann in memory of her brother, Dr. J. William Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 108:1954

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