Lei
A Bronze Ding(Food Vessel)
A Bronze Rectangular Ding(Food Vessel)
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Lei originated from the late Shang Dynasty. Usually it has a lid, a small mouth, a short neck, a round shoulder, a deep belly and vertical or diagonal walls. The stand can be a flat or loop foot. Some have a nose in the lower part of the belly for holding when pouring wine. |
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