Fang Ding, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, USA

Fang Ding, now in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, USA

Fang Ding is an ancient Chinese bronze ware. It is a kind of food vessel with a special shape. The production began in the late Shang Dynasty (11th century BC) in China. Fang Ding played an important role in the social and religious life of ancient China. It is often used as a sacrificial feeding vessel for the worship of gods or ancestors. Fang Ding not only has practical value, but also has artistic value. Its exquisite craftsmanship and exquisite relief patterns show the high technical level of ancient Chinese bronze ware production, and it is one of the precious heritages of ancient Chinese society and culture.
The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

The statue of Sakyamuni in the Minneapolis Art Institute

This famous statue of Sakyamuni (also known as Buddha) is a work of art from China, made during the Tang Dynasty from 618 to 907 AD. It shows Shakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus seat, with his right hand making a "dauntless seal" (I. e. palm outward), his left hand on his lap, fingers downward. The face of the Buddha statue is solemn and solemn, wearing a crown and a cassock, showing the characteristics of Buddhist art in the Tang Dynasty. It is one of the important Buddhist artworks in the Minneapolis Art Institute collection, attracting the attention of many art lovers and cultural history researchers.