A bronze tripod ding - Western Zhou Dynasty

Cast with a pair of loop handles rising from a flared rim above a string band raised around the curving exterior walls of the deep well raised on three tall cylindrical legs, the surfaces displaying earthen encrustations upon the mottled malachite-tinged patina (portions of the vessel cleaned). Height 7 1/2in (19cm) - Sold for $2,750 plus Premium and tax

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 20 Nov 2006. 220 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco