Department:
The Museum Proper
Replica or Original:
Replica
On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:
On Display
Primary Material:
Metal
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
9.5" x 7.5" x 7.5"
Classification/Category:
Furnishings
Specific Classification:
Bronze
Notable Signatures,
Inscriptions, and/or Markings:
Donated by:
Unknown
Accession Number
1993.051.001
Artifact Date:
2000 - 999 B.C.
Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC)
Artifact Era/Dynasty:
Unknown
Creator:
Chinese
Creator Ancestry:
Originally used as a cooking vessel, Ding were later appropriated as a bronze vessel for sacrifices, funerals, court activities, ritualistic performances and events. Ding were used to signify the rigid class structures that shaped the way an object was used by an individual of a particular socioeconmic status. Historically, Ding vessels represented state power. The act of casting bronze ware that was intended for sacrifices was attributed to higher ranked members in society. Ding were also presented by rulers to their officials as gifts. Quite often, ancient bronze vessels hold inscriptions that glorify the owner's ancestors.
Artifact Date:
2000 - 999 B.C.
Artifact Era/Dynasty:
Shang Dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC)
Creator:
Unknown
Creator Ancestory:
Chinese
Catalogue Entry
Online References:
Song, Li. Chinese Bronze Ware: A Mirror of Culture. Beijing. China Intercontinental Press. 2009.
Department:
The Museum Proper
On Display, In Storage, or in a Private Offsite Collection:
On Display
Replica or Original:
Replica
A bronze ding with an intricate design.
一個設計複雜的青銅鼎。
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Classification/Category:
Furnishings
Specific Classification:
Bronze
Notable Signatures,
Inscriptions, and/or Markings: