The simple decor, limited to the neck belt, depicts antithetical dragons in low, flat relief. The vessel is heavily encrusted on both outer and inner surfaces. Patina green.

Ritual Food Vessel, 12th-11th century BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Bronzeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.58

Not on Viewexpand_more
Details
Title
Ritual Food Vessel
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.58
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The simple decor, limited to the neck belt, depicts antithetical dragons in low, flat relief. The vessel is heavily encrusted on both outer and inner surfaces. Patina green.