Two Chinese ritual bronze 'ding' and 'gui' food containers, possibly Warring States Period

H 15 - L 35 - D 19 cm

H 17,5 - L 32 - D 24 cm

Provenance:
- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent.
- Acquired from Het Magazijn, Ghent, in September 2009 and July 2011, according to the owner's inventory notes.

Condition:
- Both with encrustation, surface wear, verdigris, degradation and discolouration.
- The oval bowl and cover somewhat mismatching, possibly with the cover slightly deformed.