1217
An Archaic Bronze Tripod Wine Vessel, He
Height 11 x width 10 1/2 in., 28 x 26.7 cm.
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Passed
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height 11 x width 10 1/2 in., 28 x 26.7 cm.
Description
An Archaic Bronze Tripod Wine Vessel, He
SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD/WARRING STATES
春秋/戰國 青銅獸紋盉
the compressed globular body cast nestled within three club legs terminating in curved feet, the shoulder with a pair of beaded bands about the shoulder reserving a zoomorphic scroll against a leiwen ground interrupted with a serpentine spout, and surmounted by a large dragon head handle arching over the lion topped finial to the disc-like cover. The whole showing grey patina and faint azure encrustation.
the compressed globular body cast nestled within three club legs terminating in curved feet, the shoulder with a pair of beaded bands about the shoulder reserving a zoomorphic scroll against a leiwen ground interrupted with a serpentine spout, and surmounted by a large dragon head handle arching over the lion topped finial to the disc-like cover. The whole showing grey patina and faint azure encrustation.
Height 11 x width 10 1/2 in., 28 x 26.7 cm.
Property from a Private Northeastern Collection
Condition
Weight 9 lb 10 oz.
Appearing in good stable condition, with consistent wear, some surface scratches to the body. The base restored with a cast patch.
Appearing in good stable condition, with consistent wear, some surface scratches to the body. The base restored with a cast patch.
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1998.