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Lidded Bronze Vessel DING, Zhou Dynastie, 5th-4th C. BC

Currency:EUR Category:Collectibles Start Price:6,000.00 EUR Estimated At:9,600.00 - 12,000.00 EUR
Lidded Bronze Vessel DING, Zhou Dynastie, 5th-4th C. BC
Bronze with green-turquoise patina
China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Warring States Period, 5th-4th century BC
Bulbous vessel on three legs with mascarons of mythical creatures
Wall decorated with ornamental rope twist borders in relief
Flattened cover with three rings in bird shape
Rim with revolving inscription in archaic characters
L-shaped handles
Height: 25.5 cm
Diameter: 21 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection M.E., USA
Michael Fiorello, Philadelphia, USA

DING

DING describes a shape of a Chinese vessel with three legs. The oldest vessels of this type date back to the Shang Dynasty. Even rarer are rectangular vessels with four legs DING, called FANGDING (??). Originally DING were ritual vessels symbolizing the social status of its owner. In addition, they were used for offerings and the preparation of meat dishes. The building of the Shanghai Museum has the shape of a DING, for its design was inspired by the important vessel Da Ke Ding, which is now exhibited in the museum.



Condition: The vessel DING is in good condition with signs of age. The surface is covered with an authentic patina and partly with a light layer of malachite encrustation. The height is 25.5 cm, the diameter measures 21 cm.

Provenance: Private collection M.E., USA

Michael Fiorello, Philadelphia, USA


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