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Chinese Achaistic Late Shang Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Gu Vessel

Description

About
Of Classic vessel form, with an oval, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth.
Very heavy and archaist vessel with lucky beetles around the sides.

Details
OF THE PERIOD
Archaistic
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Asia
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
12th-11th Century BCE
PERIOD
15th Century and Earlier
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Bronze
CONDITION
Good
See Condition Descriptions
DIMENSIONS
H 19.48 in. x W 12.6 in. x D 7 in.
H 49.48 cm x W 32.01 cm x D 17.78 cm

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Beautiful

Dimensions:
Height: 19.48 in.
Width: 12.6 in.
Depth: 7 in.

Category: Bottles & Jars & Jugs
Materials: Bronze

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Beautiful

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Chinese Achaistic Late Shang Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Gu Vessel

Lot 0172

Estimate $1,600-$2,990

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