A Chinese archaic bronze ritual food vessel, 'ding', probably late Shang

H 19,5 - Dia.: 16 cm

Condition:
- Overall in good, solid condition.
- Typical small losses to the superficial encrustation and patination.
- Two spots within the concave bowl may possibly have been filled at the time of production, they appear discoloured below the patina.

Provenance:
- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.
- Acquired fom Het Magazijn, Ghent, in March 2013, according to the owner's inventory notes.