VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING
VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING

CHINE, DYNASTIE DES ZHOU OCCIDENTAUX (1100-770 AV. JC)

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VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING
CHINE, DYNASTIE DES ZHOU OCCIDENTAUX (1100-770 av. JC)
Reposant sur trois pieds droits, la panse hémisphérique ornée sur la partie haute d'une frise à décor incisé de masques de taotie et volutes archaïsantes sur fond de leiwen, les anses en forme de 'u' renversés
Hauteur: 19,5 cm. (7 5/8 in.)
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A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING
CHINA, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-770 BC)

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Lot Essay

These ding vases played an important role in the rituals celebrated by the king in memory of his ancestors. They were used to cook or contain offerings of meat and cereals for official banquets.
See a similar ding sold in our Paris Rooms, 13 June 2007, lot 164

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