Ritual food vessel (Ding)

Historical period(s)
Eastern Zhou dynasty, 4th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
H x W x D: 15.2 x 21.7 x 18 cm (6 x 8 9/16 x 7 1/16 in)
Geography
China
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Accession Number
S1987.349a-b
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Metalwork, Vessel
Type

Ritual vessel

Keywords
casting, China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770 - 221 BCE), WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance information is currently unavailable
Previous Owner(s)

William H. Wolff, Inc. 1906 - 1991
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler 1913-1987

Published References
  • Jenny F. So. Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections. Ancient Chinese Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, vol. 3 New York, 1995. cat. 22, pp. 166-169.
Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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