California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 26, 2015  September 26, 2015

 Lot # 153 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL, DING    青銅三足鼎


  • Dimension: H: 1 1/8 in (18.2 cm) W: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $50
  • Estimate To: $200

The ritual vessel of flattened globular form, the body supported by three hoof legs extending from three mythical beast masks, a pair of arched handle situated on the rim, the body with a scrolling band of dragons chasing after flaming pearl, with scrolling triangules enclosing peaches and key-fret patterns, the inside and bottom engraved Chinese characters. Shang Dynasty period.