Tetrapod Food Vessel in the Form of a Rectangular Cauldron (fang ding) with Design of Zoomorphic Masks and Bosses

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 11th century BCE
Material: Bronze
from: China, Asia
Classification: Containers, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
width: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
depth: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
weight: 6 lb. 12.8 oz. (3.1 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 222:1950

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