Lot Essay
A vessel of similar shape with plain sides is illustrated by B. Karlgren, 'Bronzes in the Hellström Collection', BMFEA, vol. 20, 1948, pl. 33 (1a).
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE CONNECTICUT COLLECTION
AN UNUSUAL BRONZE CYLINDRICAL TRIPOD VESSEL AND COVER
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-356 BC)
Details
AN UNUSUAL BRONZE CYLINDRICAL TRIPOD VESSEL AND COVER
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-356 BC)
The tall, cylindrical vessel is raised on three stylized ram-form supports and decorated around the sides with continuous bands of addorsed birds, interrupted by mask handles on either side that are attached to chain links that are joined by a U-shaped dragon-form handle. The cover is similarly decorated. The vessel has a pale green patina with some brownish inclusions.
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-356 BC)
The tall, cylindrical vessel is raised on three stylized ram-form supports and decorated around the sides with continuous bands of addorsed birds, interrupted by mask handles on either side that are attached to chain links that are joined by a U-shaped dragon-form handle. The cover is similarly decorated. The vessel has a pale green patina with some brownish inclusions.
9¼ in. (23.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 19 October 1994.
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