Bronze footed globular vessel with lid

ca. 1st–2nd century CE
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171
The body is decorated in shallow relief with children, garlands, dogs and rabbits.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bronze footed globular vessel with lid
  • Period: Imperial
  • Date: ca. 1st–2nd century CE
  • Culture: Roman
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); H. with lid 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
  • Classification: Bronzes
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.230.30a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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