Food Vessel (Ding)

China

Zhou dynasty (1027-221 BC), About 900 BC

  • Titles Food Vessel (Ding) (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium bronze
  • Dimensions 13 x 10 5/16 in. Diam. (33 x 26.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Paul and Emily Bourne Grigsby, 2006.304a-b
  • Work Type food vessel with cover
  • Classification Containers

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