A RARE BRONZE FOOD VESSEL, DING
EARLY WESTERN ZHOU 23.7 cm Height

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A RARE BRONZE FOOD VESSEL, DING EARLY WESTERN ZHOU 23.7 cm Height

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A RARE BRONZE FOOD VESSEL, DING EARLY WESTERN ZHOU 23.7 cm Height

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Estim. 12 000 - 15 000 NTD

= CHINA POSSIBLY ZHOU DYNASTY (1046-246 B.C.) Bronze Pu archaic ritual vessel Circular in shape, the shallow body rests on a flared foot with incisions, the lip decorated with a geometric frieze. With a later inscription in pseudo-archaic style on the inside. H. 12.4 cm; D. 19 cm PROVENANCE: Belgian private collection NOTE This form of archaic tableware derives from the Dou vase, used to present cooked cereals during ritual ceremonies.

Estim. 1 200 - 2 400 NTD

† A BRONZE WINE CONTAINER, HU, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY † A BRONZE WINE CONTAINER, HU, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, c. 1100-771 BC. Of pear shape, the round body supported on a splaying foot, rising to a broad neck with animal-mask handles suspending flattened rings. The central band cast with taotie masks beneath a band archaic scroll, and the foot cast with lappets. The cover cast with a diamond-shape pattern and lappet band around it flaring rim. Condition: Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, encrustations. Nicks, dents, and losses. Presenting very well. The bronze with a rich patina with malachite, cuprite, and azurite encrustations. Provenance: From a private collection in Anchorage, Alaska, acquired at Rob Michiels, Bruges, 22 February 2023, lot 1081 (sold for EUR 4,335), dated “Eastern Zhou or earlier”. Weight: 1,880 g Dimensions: Height 29.8 cm Auction result comparison: Compare a closely related bronze hu and cover, dated to the Western Zhou dynasty, 39.5 cm high, at Sotheby’s London, 8 November 2023, lot 402 ( sold for GBP 8,890). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

Estim. 1 200 - 2 400 NTD

A GREY JADE ‘BIRD’ PENDANT, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY A GREY JADE ‘BIRD’ PENDANT, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY China, Late Western Zhou dynasty, c. 11 th – 9 th century BC The jade is decorated in low relief with geometrical decoration of stylized scrolls, eyes, comma spirals and parallel lines to both sides. Two tiny holes pierced at the upper part and on the side. The translucent jade with extensive signs of natural weathering and of an appealing, pale grey color with some milky patches and delicate, darker inclusions. Condition: Very good condition with extensive weathering, tiny notches and wear as well as natural inclusions and fissures to the stone. Provenance: Canadian private collection. Weight: 12 g Dimensions: Height 5.3 cm

Estim. 250 - 500 NTD

A POTTERY RITUAL FOOD VESSEL AND COVER, DING, HAN DYNASTY A POTTERY RITUAL FOOD VESSEL AND COVER, DING, HAN DYNASTY Scientific Analysis Report: A thermoluminescence analysis report issued by Oxford Authentication on 10 February 2004, based on sample number C104c79, sets the firing date of two samples taken between 1500 and 2400 years ago. A copy of the report, issued by Oxford Authentication, accompanies this lot. China, 202 BC-220 AD. The compressed globular body following the archaistic bronze form, with molded taotie masks at the three feet and angular U-shaped, upright handles, the domed cover surmounted by three mythical beasts and penciled bands. Provenance: New York trade. Condition: Extensive wear, losses, encrustations, chips, scribbles, touchups, and repairs, all as expected as expected from Han dynasty excavations. Weight: 4,857 g Dimensions: Height 24 cm Auction comparison: Compare a closely related grey pottery vessel and cover, Han-Eastern Zhou dynasty, 34.3 cm, at Christie’s New York, 24 April 2013, lot 43 (sold for USD 6,875 or approx. EUR 8,600 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing).

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