Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC) The rounded sides and shallow domed cover each cast with two low-relief bands of braided-rope design, the bands on the ding divided by a thin raised band of small oval bosses and with upright arched handles at the sides cast with a continuation of the braided rope design, the cover with three upright cylindrical lug handles equally spaced on the outer braided-rope band (some encrustation). 12 1/2in (31.7cm) across