An archaic bronze ding Eastern Zhou period Raised on three splayed feet, the main body band cast with a main body band of interlocking c-commas and gui-dragons set off by vertical flanges under a narrow band of volutes under the flat rim, the u-shaped handles cast on, the surface heavily encrusted with malachite and cuprite patina, later inscribed on the interior surface of the body. 5 1/4in (13.3cm) high; 6 7/8in (17.4cm) wide over handles