Lot Essay
The inscription to the interior of the vessel reads zha fu ding bao zun ding, followed by a further illegible character. This may be translated as 'this precious vessel was made for Fu Ding'.
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WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-770 B.C.)
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A RARE ARCHAIC BRONZE WINE VESSEL, ZUN
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-770 B.C.)
The vessel is modelled with a square base, rising up to a bulbous body and a flaring circular mouth rim. The exterior of the body is cast with a band of archaic scrolls with mythical animal masks, interspersed by four flanges. There is an inscription to the centre of the interior.
7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-770 B.C.)
The vessel is modelled with a square base, rising up to a bulbous body and a flaring circular mouth rim. The exterior of the body is cast with a band of archaic scrolls with mythical animal masks, interspersed by four flanges. There is an inscription to the centre of the interior.
7¼ in. (18.4 cm.) high
Provenance
Dr. Anton Philips (1874-1951).
Mrs. A.E.C. Otten-Philips.
Thence by descent.
Mrs. A.E.C. Otten-Philips.
Thence by descent.
Brought to you by
Cherrei Yuan Tian
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