Ding Cauldron with Shell Decor
| Accession No. | R020210 |
|---|---|
| Period | Eastern Chou |
| Material | Bronze |
| Findspot | Tomb No. 01 Shan-piao-chen Site |
| Geographic Location | Shanpiao Town, Weihui City, Henan Province, China |
| Dimension | H. 11.6 cm; Diam. of rim 11.2 cm |
Description
This ding was unearthed from Shanbiao Town Tomb M1, Weihui City, Henan Province. The lid of the ding has a curved profile and three reclining animal-shaped knobs. This specimen has two out-curved loop handles attached on its incurving mouth, the globular body finishes with a flat base and three short cabriole legs. The center of the lid is decorated with lotus petals with beaded outlines, while the skirt of the lid is embellished with a band of shell motifs on a blank ground. The bronze vessel is cast using the piece-mold technique. Soot is still present at the bottom of the vessel.