Vase ding 鼎 dit le Shan ding, M.C. 610(5)

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -900 and -850 dating in century: 9th century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, metal, metal arts name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, vase, religious object materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 52cm diameter: 44cm description: raised and fixed side handles. Band decorated with large greeks. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 610. Date: Entre -900 et -850.