Title
A bronze ding
Creator
Date
17th century
Description
A gold-splashed bronze ding (Chinese, 17th century) raised on three cylindrical legs. The bowl has two low relief bands and a concave band below the rim. Raised along the opening rim are two loop handles. The central leg is inscribed in raised relief with the Ming reign mark of Hsüan-tê (1426-1435) framed by two dragons with a pearl above and waves below. The undersides of the feet are embossed with characters. The ding has an overall brown patina and is scattered throughout with gold splashes.
A ding is a Chinese ritual vessel used for cooking, storage, and ritual offerings to the gods or to ancestors.
A ding is a Chinese ritual vessel used for cooking, storage, and ritual offerings to the gods or to ancestors.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
bronze
Extent
10" x 6.5" x 6.5"
Collection
Source
Gift of Mrs. Edward J. Berwind, 2008.
Identifier
PSNC.11853
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