Handcrafted Oriental Bronze Ding/Pot

Description

Hand-crafted Oriental Bronze Ding/Pot.                                                                                                                                                                                              

Real Bronze Ding. Heavy. Handcrafted.

Description

Bronze tripod pot or Ding with sinuous dragon-like decoration and a wooden display stand.
A ceremonial cauldron first cast in bronze during the Shang dynasty, possession of adding was restricted to the elite classes.
Possession of one or more ancient dings has since become associated with power.

Dimensions (l x b x h)
14cm diameter x 18cm

Materials
Bronze
wood

Colour
Bronze

Weight
2.240kg

Packing
Gift Box

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These items are handcrafted from recycled material using traditional techniques. Therefore, the items you receive may differ slightly from the photos. Individually carved and painted by artisans, each piece is unique and has character.

Artisan—Celebrating the best of traditional craftsmanship. These articles illustrate exquisite skill and incredible attention to detail. Mass production and the forces of globalization threaten artisan producers and their communities, who often struggle to adapt to competition. UNESCO recognizes the importance of preserving traditional skills and knowledge and the benefits conferred when these skills are passed on, particularly within the same community.