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A FINE AND RARE BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED VESSEL "YI"

China, Warring States Period (5th - 3rd centuries BC). Diameter 15 cm. Ø 15 cm

Starting price:
250 000 CZK / 9 433 EUR
Price realized:
250 000 CZK / 9 433 EUR

Auction:Asian Works of Art 27/05/2014, 15:00

This type of bronze vessel was used to pour water for handwashing, and was extensively used during the Warring States period. Heart-shaped body (ref.: Pingliang Miaozhuang M6:4), sanjiaowen decor on the sides typical for early Warring States period, traces of gilding on the surface. Provenance: An important Dutch private collection.
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