A CHINESE ANTIQUE ARCHAIC BRONZE LIDDED TRIPOD DING: EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (8TH-3RD CENTURY BC), the globular vessel is crisply cast to the exterior with dense bands of stylised animal-form scrolls, supported on three tall feet, there is a pair of curved upright handles to the sides, decorated with leiwen patterns, the cover is cast with two bands of stylised dragon scrolls, the bronze has a pale greenish-grey patina and malachite encrustation; Size: H: 9" (22.86cm)