Ding food vessel, 6th-5th century BCE, 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. ( x cm), Bronze, China, 6th-5th century BCE, Over hundreds of years, the form and decoration of the bronze ding cauldron evolved from the Shang and Western Zhou style to a new type prevalent during the Spring and Autumn period (c. 770-476 BCE) and the Warring States period (c. 475-221 BCE). In contrast to the earlier ding, the newly fashioned ding showcases a bulbous body that is smaller in size and displays simpler decoration. Its classic domed lid has three looped knobs representing stylized serpents. Archaeological

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