Tripod vessel

Title
Tripod vessel
Year/Period
Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Region
Vietnam
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H 20.5 x L 20 x W 12
Accession No.
1996-02629

This bronze tripod vessel has a globular form and a flaring mouth. It stands on three legs and has a handle attached to its side. The vessel has a cover, which can be opened with a ring attached on the top of the lid.The tripod is similar in form to Chinese bronze vessels of this period.