Lidded Food Cauldron (Ding) with Interlaced Dragons

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Lidded Food Cauldron (Ding) with Interlaced Dragons

China, probably Shanxi Province, ancient state of Jin, about 550-450 B.C., Middle Eastern Zhou dynasty, late Spring and Autumn period or early Warring States period
Furnishings; Cookware
Cast bronze
Overall: 13 3/8 x 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (33.97 x 41.91 x 31.75 cm); .a) Cover: 3 1/8 x 13 1/2 in. (7.94 x 34.29 cm); .b) Cauldron: 11 3/4 x 16 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (29.85 x 41.91 x 31.75 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (AC1998.251.59)
Not currently on public view