Shallow Ritual Food Cauldron (Ding) with Legs in the Form of Dragons

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Shallow Ritual Food Cauldron (Ding) with Legs in the Form of Dragons

China, Late Shang dynasty, middle or late Anyang phase, about 1200-1050 B.C.
Furnishings; Cookware
Cast bronze
7 3/8 x 6 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (18.73 x 15.88 x 14.61 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (AC1998.251.7)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.