Chinese Han dynasty bronze tripod ding with lid. With inscriptions along both the lid and the body.
Height: 7 in x width: 10 in x depth: 8 in.

There are no major cracks, breaks, dents, or losses. There is heavy and uneven patination throughout; discoloration to the metal throughout. There is a slight uneven undulation along the upper rim and along the rim of the lid. Hardened accretions along the interior of the vessel. There is an inscription along the exterior band of the vessel; there is an additional inscription along the lid. Along the underside there is a raised area (measuring approx. 1.5" x 1") that may be a very old repair, contemporary to production.