Ritual food vessel, ding
Artist: Unknown
On display
ing originated as cooking vessels, but smaller ones were probably used for serving food rather than cooking. Later versions were frequently made with lids. The lid of this vessel is decorated with small reclining oxen.
Details
- Artist
- Unknown
- Title
- Ritual food vessel, ding
- Date
- Spring and Autumn period (770-475 BC)
- Medium
- Bronze
- Reference
- CVCSC 0293.1-2.A
- Collection
- Chinese Bronzes