Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Zun Ritual Wine Vessel
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DESCRIPTION: Ancient bronze zun (ritual wine vessel) fashioned using a three-section mold and decorated with "three raised buffaloes, three pairs of confronting protodragons around the waist and foot, three pairs of elongated birds around the shoulder, a double 'bowstring' around the neck, and this scrolling rings of raised spirals and keyfrets". Excepting the buffalo heads, all decor is in low relief. Piece is finished with a raised foot and a flared lip.
Provenance: Estate at Kings Point New York, which purchased item(s) from Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd.
See pgs. 146-149 of "A Walk Through the Ages: Chinese Archaic Art from the Sondra Landy Gross Collection" by the Hillwood Art Museum
CIRCA: 13th to 11th Century BC
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 11.5" D: 12.75"
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CONDITION: Some decorations are unclear due to age caused corrosion and dirt encrustations from the vessel's having been buried for millennia. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: Estate at Kings Point New York, which purchased item(s) from Weisbrod Chinese Art, Ltd.
See pgs. 146-149 of "A Walk Through the Ages: Chinese Archaic Art from the Sondra Landy Gross Collection" by the Hillwood Art Museum
CIRCA: 13th to 11th Century BC
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H: 11.5" D: 12.75"
Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Info@Akibaantiques.com.
CONDITION: Some decorations are unclear due to age caused corrosion and dirt encrustations from the vessel's having been buried for millennia. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Zun Ritual Wine Vessel
Estimate $40,000 - $60,000
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