New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Sacrificial Vessel/Ding

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Late Zhou Dynasty | Early Han Dynasty

Date4th century - 3rd century B.C.

MediumBronze

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (23.8 x 26 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number54.46.1

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DescriptionBronze tripod ding/sacrificial vessel with two rectangular loop handles. Flat rim & two single bands around body. Bowl is plain. Three animal leg feet have hoof shapes at the ends. Mold marks underneath join the three legs in a triangular pattern. One leg has been recast probably shortly after the original casting. Bubbly surface of bronze forms unusual patination. Interior smooth in most places but for a dripping patina effect which has a brilliant green color.