VesselsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Covered 'Dou' Food Container on High Foot with Animal-Mask Ring Handles, one of a pair

206 BCE - 220 CE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Gilt bronze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.4 x 11.1 cm (5 11/16 x 4 3/8 in.)

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