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Replica of the Warring States period cauldron with lid yun wen san xi ding 雲紋三犧鼎, 1984

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/13/3/10

Scope and Contents

This is a replica of the yun wen san xi ding 雲紋三犧鼎, a small cloud patterned ritual cauldron with three sacrifical animals on the lid. The original dates from the Warring States period and is in the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei. The lid and accompanying description are missing. The logo of the National Palace Museum, Taipei is on the base.

Dates

  • Creation: 1984

Extent

1 object(s) : Bronze

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Given to Joseph Needham by Dr Wu Ta-yu (Wu Dayou 吳大猷), Academia Sinica, Taipei in 1984 during his visit to Taiwan.

Dimensions

Height: 10cm, Diameter: 12cm.

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

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