Bronze Ding (cooking vessel) in the Shape of an Animal Head_ Anhui Museum _Official Website of the Marketing and Public Relations ommittee of the Chinese Museums Association

Bronze Ding (cooking vessel) in the Shape of an Animal Head

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2021-02-02 16:16

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Dates：Spring & Autumn Period
Size：height 27cm, diameter of mouth 20cm

Unearthed in Wuli, Shucheng county in 1974
The vessel is in the shape of an animal. The head of the animal protrudes, its two horns stand and two eyes open wide. The vessel has side ears, a swelling belly, a circular base and three hoofed legs. Around the belly is a ring of coiled serpent design. The Bronze Ding of this style has obvious regional features and is a representative of ancient Qunshu culture.