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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI
LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 12TH-11TH CENTURY BC
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A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI
LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 12TH-11TH CENTURY BC
The vessel, of elongated pear shape, has a flared neck and is cast below the neck with a band of angular scroll and a bow-string band, while the spreading pedestal foot is encircled by two bow-string bands. The bronze has a milky green patina and areas of green encrustation.
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 12TH-11TH CENTURY BC
The vessel, of elongated pear shape, has a flared neck and is cast below the neck with a band of angular scroll and a bow-string band, while the spreading pedestal foot is encircled by two bow-string bands. The bronze has a milky green patina and areas of green encrustation.
6½ in. (16.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Asian Gallery, London, 9 April 1996.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass
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