Cleveland Museum of Art

Tripod Container with Dragon-Head Handle (Zhadou)

Unknown artist

500s

Type: Metalwork
Medium: bronze
Dimensions: Overall: 22.8 cm (9 in.); Diameter of mouth with rim: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)
Culture: China, Southern and Northern Dynasties period (386-589)
Credit: Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund

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