Bushell, Stephen W. (Stephen Wootton), 1844-1908, Victoria and Albert Museum · London : Printed for H.M. Stationery Off. by Wyman · leaf 164
where it is often placed in a prominent position on themat round which guests are gathered for a banquet. The word iingis occasionally rendered tripod, but this is hardly applicable toa second not uncommon form which has a rectangular body ofoblong section supported by four legs (Fig. 58). To call… … Ir^ Fio. 46.—Ancient Bkonzb Bkll. Chou Dynasty.With Inscription anterior to 7tli Century B.C. H. 27 in., Hr. 18 in BRONZE. 8i mountains, before the Chinese ting was adopted by Buddhists forburning incense. In the present day it is the orthodox urn for tliealtars of all religions in China, a…
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