Ritual Cauldron

anonymous, c. -1200 - c. -1000

Ancient Chinese bronzes were made of alloys of copper and tin, and sometimes also lead. These materials were heated into a molten mass and subsequently cast in the desired form in ceramic moulds.

  • Artwork typeritual object, gui, offerschaal
  • Object numberAK-MAK-6
  • Dimensionsheight 12 cm x diameter 16 cm