Food Vessel (Fang Ding)

China

Song dynasty (960-1279), About 1100

  • Titles Food Vessel (Fang Ding) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 9 5/8 x 8 1/2 x 6 in. (24.4 x 21.6 x 15.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase, 1989.12
  • Work Type food vessel
  • Classification Containers

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