Pouring vessel for water (yi)

Pouring vessel for water (yi)

vessel; spout; bowl; handle; feet; dragon

A shallow, open vessel with a deep spout, a handle, and four circular feet stands against a grey background. The handle is shaped like a dragon's head.

Once Known Artist

9362, Visual Resources Library, EL

700-501 BCE

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art Form: Bronzes; Decorative Arts, Utilitarian Objects, and Interior Design; Vessels; Metalwork
Material: bronze
Measurements: 5 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 12 7/8 in.

Eastern Zhou dynasty