1218
An Archaic Bronze Food Vessel, Dui
Height 6 3/4 x width 8 1/2 in., 17.2 x 21.6 cm.
Estimate: $8,000-$10,000
Passed
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height 6 3/4 x width 8 1/2 in., 17.2 x 21.6 cm.
Description
An Archaic Bronze Food Vessel, Dui
WARRING STATES (475 - 221 B.C.)
戰國 青銅敦
having a globular body cast over low squat legs, the wide mouth fit with a conforming cover cast with three recumbent beasts. The body cast with braided rings alternating a raised lip, flanked with animal mask handles suspending loop handles. The vessel and cover showing deep patina with ochre and malachite encrustations.
having a globular body cast over low squat legs, the wide mouth fit with a conforming cover cast with three recumbent beasts. The body cast with braided rings alternating a raised lip, flanked with animal mask handles suspending loop handles. The vessel and cover showing deep patina with ochre and malachite encrustations.
Height 6 3/4 x width 8 1/2 in., 17.2 x 21.6 cm.
Property from a Private Northeastern Collection
Condition
Weight 3 lb 7 oz.
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 1998.