^Lot 325 Archaistic Bronze Ding Ritual Food Vessel

Chinese bronze ritual food vessel or ding style vessel in the archaistic style of the Zhou dynasty possibly 12th century or earlier. Three round long legs each with old repairs and embossed decoration or writing. The body with old repairs and damage decorated to the surface with geometric patterns of hexagonal contained within additional hexagon. Size 9" L x 10" W x 13" H, weight 5505g. Provenance: Ex-Pasadena Estate