Title: A Bronze Ritual Tripod Vessel and Cover (Ding)

Medium: Bronze

Dimensions: 22 cm (Height) x 19 cm (Diameter)

Description:
This bronze ding, a traditional Chinese ritual vessel, is elevated on three sturdy legs and features a pair of elegantly upswept handles. Used in ancestral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings, ding vessels were essential to religious and state rituals in ancient China. Their presence in royal tombs and temple altars symbolizes power, authority, and reverence for the ancestors. This piece follows the classic form developed during the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and Zhou (1045–256 BCE) Dynasties, reflecting the sophistication of early Chinese bronze craftsmanship.

Condition Report:
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