Bronze rectangular Ding with animal maskmotif

Shang Dynasty （16th century-11st century B.C.）

Unearthed at Zhengzhou,Henan

Height: 87cm

Mouth dimension: 67×61cm

This Ding is the earliest largerectangular Ding discovered in China so far. It is of greatimportance for the study of the social system and casting techniqueof the Shang Dynasty.