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A Chinese bronze ding with taotie design and rosewood cover and…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
5-Jun-2011
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Description:
A Chinese bronze ding with taotie design and rosewood cover and base Late Qing dynasty, 19th century, the tripod low sided circular vessel with twin raised handles to each side displays a repeated series of taotie motifs in low relief to the exterior, together with a later rosewood pierced cover with carved hardstone finial and a tripod base with stretcher support, 23 (diameter) x 42.5 cm total height. Note: a ding is an ancient Chinese vessel used for cooking, storage and ritual offerings.
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Unclassified