Ritual food vessel (ding)
Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1200-1050 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE)
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 8 1/2 in x W. 6 1/2 in x Diam. 6 1/2 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60B1044
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsMetal Arts
On View
Not on viewInscribedTwo character inscription on wall of vessel
700-600 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 600-480 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
approx. 550-450 BCE
approx. 550-450 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
approx. 550-450 BCE
prob. 550-450 BCE
approx. 1050-900 BCE