Square ding cauldron with inscription “Ya chou”, late Shang dynasty, c. 12th-11th century BCE

Square ding camera with insertion “Ya chou”, late Shang dynamics, c. 12th-11th century BCE

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• Image Number:C1A001933N000000000PAB
• Dynasty:Shang dynamics
• Category:Bronzes
• Function:Eaters, ritual vessels
• Material:Mineral/metal/bronze
• Description:
  , The gastropods have hooked ridges. The neck is decorated with bird patterns. The bird patterns are high and drum shaped. There is a thunder pattern on the bottom. The belly is decorated with pointed and conical lactone and hook and link thunder patterns, the feet are decorated with multiple animal facial patterns, and there are two string patterns below. The outer side of the ear is decorated with single-layer shallow carved Kui patterns. The inscription of Yachou is on the abdominal wall

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