The Houmuwu ding(sacrificial vessel). The heaviest piece of bronzeware to survive from anywhere in the ancient world, weighing 1,836lbs (832.84kg). Shang Dynasty, c.1300–1046 BCE.[3380×4400]
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The Houmuwu ding(sacrificial vessel). The heaviest piece of bronzeware to survive from anywhere in the ancient world, weighing 1,836lbs (832.84kg). Shang Dynasty, c.1300–1046 BCE.[3380×4400]
by Beeninya
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后母戊？ 司母戊？
It could also be called Simuwu Ding.
Wow, that’s a massive bronze casting. Really amazing to think of this being done with the level of technology of the time. The ancient Chinese were masters at bronze casting, but even so, this is an incredible feat of metal working.
Dang, that’s a big ding.