Made of bronze or ceramic in various shapes, the ding (or ting) is an ancient Chinese vessel dated back to Shang Dynasty (circa 1600-1046 BC).

鼎，是源于中国古代商朝(约公元前1600 - 1046年)的由青铜或者陶瓷制成的容器。

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The Simuwu Rectangle Ding reveals a high level of casting technique and artistry. It represents the highest casting achievement of the Shang Dynasty.

司母戊鼎在铸造工艺和艺术水平上，都代表了商代青铜铸造技术的最高成就。

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Of all the traditional cauldrons (ding) since the Shang Dynasty, only rectangular cauldrons, such as the famous Simuwu tetrapod of the Shang Dynasty, have flat bottoms.

商朝以来传统鼎的形制中，只有方鼎为平底，如商代著名的司母戊大方鼎。

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