Western Zhou (1122-771 BC) archaic bronze tripod ding, China. Western Zhou (1122-771 BC) tripod ding, twin handled, archaic bronze, China. Geometrical design – two fighting animals? Dimensions: 6.5 x 11.25 in. = 16.51 cm x 28.57 cm; Weight: approx. 10 lb. = 4.5 kg; Natural patination of bronze, more expressed inside the ding. Metallurgical analysis of similar dings from Allen’s collection: copper – 47.7%, tin – 7.34%, lead- 43.91%. According to the protocols of the Western Zhou, a common officer was entitled to three dings. - Provenance: this item comes from the private collection of Lou A. and Barbara B. Pritchett, collected during their life in Philippines. Lou Pritchett was the ex-Vice President of Procter and Gamble. Lou Pritchett rose through the ranks at Procter & Gamble and was instrumental in the creation of the partnership between Procter & Gamble and Wal-Mart. Pritchett was instrumental in bringing Proctor & Gamble to the Phillipines during his time there. Now retired, Lou is a sought-after public speaker and author of Stop Paddling & Start Rocking the Boat.