Artwork Page for Ritual Cauldron

Details / Information for Ritual Cauldron

Ritual Cauldron

c. 1000–900 BCE

Hungary, Bronze Age

Medium
bronze, hammered, cast and wrought
Measurements
Diameter: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.); Overall: 16.5 x 30.2 cm (6 1/2 x 11 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1992.64
Public Domain
You can copy, modify, and distribute this work, all without asking permission. Learn more about CMA's Open Access Initiative.
Location
106A Migration Period & Coptic
Print
A bronze ritual cauldron consists of a deep, rounded bowl with a dark, mottled brown patina. Two slender, parallel handles arch across the top, anchored by riveted vertical bands. A band of repeated triangles and horizontal lines encircles the rim. From each handle attachment, pairs of horn-like elements curve upward. The dark surface catches the light, emphasizing the contrast between its smooth curves and the delicate precision of the geometric ornamentation.

Ritual Cauldron

c. 1000–900 BCE

Hungary, Bronze Age

See Also

Visually Similar by AI

Contact Us

The information about this object, including provenance, may not be currently accurate. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please fill out the appropriate request form linked below:

Update or Correct Artwork Information

Imagery or Rights for Non-Open-Access Artworks

Report a Website Issue

Further Questions About This Artwork