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98 - A bronze "taotie" tripod ding A bronze tripod ding of the type used in the sacrificial rites and ceremonial feasts of ancient China. Two upright loop handles rise from the rim and three sturdy legs support the vessel below, while a large taotie mask — that most potent emblem of Shang and Zhou bronze art — dominates the broad expanse of the body. W: 29.7cm H: 22.3cm Wooden box China, Warring States period
A bronze "taotie" tripod ding A bronze tripod ding of the type used in the sacrificial rites and ceremonial feasts of ancient China. Two upright loop handles rise from the rim and three sturdy legs support the vessel below, while a large taotie mask — that most potent emblem of Shang and Zhou bronze art — dominates the broad expanse of the body. W: 29.7cm H: 22.3cm Wooden box China, Warring States period