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Lot 1218
Sale 986 - Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Mar 29, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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Estimate
$8,000 -
10,000
Price Realized
$5,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot 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