Lot Essay
Acquired by the present owner in May 1962.
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A BRONZE FOOD VESSEL AND COVER, GUI
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (CIRCA 1100-771 BC)
The compressed body with four concave horizontal ribs below a border containing curled dragons, repeated on the cover, applied with a pair of animal mask in high relief issuing ring handles, the patina with green and blue encrustations (repairs)
12 1/4 in. (31.3 cm.) wide, stand, box
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (CIRCA 1100-771 BC)
The compressed body with four concave horizontal ribs below a border containing curled dragons, repeated on the cover, applied with a pair of animal mask in high relief issuing ring handles, the patina with green and blue encrustations (repairs)
12 1/4 in. (31.3 cm.) wide, stand, box