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