A special and fine bronze tripod ritual vessel and cover "Ding"
The squat round body supported on three stout rounded legs, set with opposing upright exerted loop handles, the fitted domed cover cast with three small loop handles. Rich brown and green patina.
Height: 16.5cm
Style of: Warring States – Western Han, age determination uncertain
Minor restoration on the belly
Similar: Keverne catalogue, November 1999/111, Lot 4. http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2015/saturday-at-sothebys-chinese-art-n09360/lot.802.html