Cauldron with lid (Fu)
These bronze cauldrons, known as fu in Chinese, are typical of the cooking vessels associated with the nomadic people of the steppes. Their history extends from the early first millennium B.C. to the first few centuries of our era, and they were distributed over much of the Eurasian continent—from the shores of the Black Sea to China's northern frontier. Examples with a pierced ring foot appear to date later than those with a solid ring foot, mostly from the third century B.C. or thereafter.
Artwork Details
- 公元2—4世紀 青銅鍑
- Title: Cauldron with lid (Fu)
- Date: 2nd–4th century
- Culture: North China
- Medium: Bronze
- Dimensions: H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
- Classification: Metalwork
- Credit Line: Gift of Katherine and George Fan, 2003
- Object Number: 2003.66.1a, b
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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