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Description:
A rare large Shang dynasty bronze ding, ca.16th-11th century B.C. Dimensions are 19" tall, 12" wide. The weight is approximately 19 lbs. The ding is the most important, ancient, ritual bronzeware used for cooking meats. This ding dates to the middle Shang dynasty. The ding shape is round with 2 upright ears, (vertical handles), that rise up from the mouth rim and 3 large flanges that jut out from the belly. The walls of the belly are relatively thick divided by 2 elaborate bands of geometric patterns. The upper band with nipple and cloud designs and geometric background. The lower band with taotie-masks and geometric background pattern. The bottom of the ding is shaped like 3 lobes and stand on 3 tapered hollow legs. The inside of the bowl is solid save for 3 open areas where the bronze did not fill completely fill the wax cast. The bronze ding is completely green with verdigris indicating that this ding must have been buried in a semi-arid environment. The overall condition consensus is very fine condition without any injury or repair.
b8/1
| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: 1450 |
| Condition:
Very Fine |
Year:
ca.16th-11th c. B.C.
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| Country:
China |
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| Height:
19 in. (48.26 cm) |
Depth:
12 in. (30.48 cm) |
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Width: 12 in. (30.48 cm)
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Weight: 19 |
| Style:
Ding |
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| Materials:
Bronze |
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