Rectangular cauldron (Fangding) with footed cover (Zu)

11th century BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 207

The lid of this vessel, when inverted, functions as a serving table. The same character (clan sign) is cast on the inner wall of the vessel and on the upper surface of the table.

Artwork Details

商青銅方鼎及俎蓋
Title: Rectangular cauldron (Fangding) with footed cover (Zu)
Period: Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 BCE)
Date: 11th century BCE
Culture: China
Medium: Bronze inlaid with black pigment
Dimensions: H. 13 in. (33 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm)
Classification: Metalwork
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1943
Object Number: 43.25.2a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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