VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING
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VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING

CHINE, DYNASTIE DES ZHOU OCCIDENTAUX (1027-770 AV. JC)

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VASE TRIPODE EN BRONZE, DING
CHINE, DYNASTIE DES ZHOU OCCIDENTAUX (1027-770 av. JC)
Reposant sur trois pieds droits, la panse hémisphérique ornée sur la partie haute d'une frise à décor incisé de masques de taotie et volutes archaïsantes sur fond de leiwen, les anses en forme de 'u' renversé, belle patine vert d'eau
Hauteur: 18,2 cm. (7 1/8 in.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis
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A BRONZE TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, DING
CHINA, WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (1027-770 BC)

Lot Essay

These vases ding played an important role in the rituals celebrated by the king in memory of his ancestors. They were used to cook or contain offerings of meat and cereals for official banquets.

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