Artwork Description

Title: Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel (Ding)
Medium: Bronze with Chiseled Decoration
Dimensions: Height: 20 cm
Condition: Good Condition

Description:
A finely crafted Chinese bronze ritual vessel (Ding) featuring intricate chiseled decoration. The Ding is one of the most significant artifacts of the Chinese Bronze Age, traditionally used in royal and noble burials as funerary offerings. Documented excavations have uncovered tombs containing over 200 bronze vessels, highlighting their cultural and ceremonial importance.

The Chinese Bronze Age is believed to have begun during the Xia Dynasty (c. 2070–1600 BCE), reaching its peak during the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and early Zhou Dynasties (1045–256 BCE). The Ding, typically a three-legged vessel with a lid and two handles, was used for ritual offerings and symbolized authority and prestige.

Provenance:
Private Collection

Legal & Shipping Information:
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