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