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AN ARCHAIC RITUAL BRONZE VESSEL, DING

China, Chunqiu period (770-453 BC). Diameter 20 cm. Ø 20 cm

Starting price:
400 000 CZK / 15 094 EUR

Auction:Asian Works of Art 25/11/2015, 15:00

The vessel of deep rounded body is cast with delicate jiaolongwen pattern on a leiwen ground. Supported by three tapering legs with taotie masks. A pair of uprising handles applied to the sides, the cover is decorated with similar patterns and mounted with three circular rings. The bronze with an attractive olive patina and areas of light brown encrustation.
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