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The Ce Gao Ding Jue — 商末 冊告丁爵
The Ce Gao Ding Jue

商末 冊告丁爵

An inscribed bronze ritual vessel from the late Shang dynasty, this ding-form piece identifies its owner as Ce Gao and bears the title 'Ding Jue'. It exemplifies the important ceremonial bronze-casting traditions of ancient China.

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The Ce Gao Ding Jue, 商末 冊告丁爵

An inscribed bronze ritual vessel from the late Shang dynasty, this ding-form piece identifies its owner as Ce Gao and bears the title 'Ding Jue'. It exemplifies the important ceremonial bronze-casting traditions of ancient China.

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Late Shang, Shang Dynasty, Metal Craft, Ritual Vessel, Ce Gao, Chinese Bronze, Ancient China, Inscribed