Tripod for Making Immortal Pill
Western Han Dynasty
Unearthed at the tomb of King Ai,Liu Fu,in Julu,Shandong Province.Bronze.Mouth d:26cm,feet h:16.5cm,ear w:10.9cm.In the middle of the body there is a circular protruding ridge.When excavated,the vessel held some 250 grains of elixir,along with vermilion and clam shell.(Collection of Cuhural Center,Juye,Shandong Province)