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
Not on view
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.
