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Food serving vessel (dou)

late 6th–early 5th century BC
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 207
A subtle all-over pattern of interwoven bands complements the graceful shape of this vessel, which is further adorned by the four nearly naturalistic feline handles.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 春秋 青銅豆
  • Title: Food serving vessel (dou)
  • Period: Eastern Zhou dynasty, (770–256 BCE)
  • Date: late 6th–early 5th century BC
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Diam. of foot 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam. of rim 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.20.2a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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