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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:

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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:

Primary Material:

Metal

Medium:

Bronze

Dimensions:

9.5" x 7.5" x 7.5"

Donated by:

Unknown

Accession Number:

1993.051.001

Bronze Ding Vessel with Intricate Designs 鼎

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