£16,000
BRONZE ARCHAISTIC RITUAL WINE VESSEL
QING OR LATER
compressed spherical body is raised on three bird-surmounted bear-form supports and decorated around the sides with bands of archaistic designs inlaid in silver, with a birds-head spout and stylised chilong loop handle
22cm high
PROVENANCE: From a private collection acquired in Shanghai or Hong Kong from the 1930s onwards
Good overall appearance with No visible breaks or repairs. Oxidization and signs of age and us throughout.
Approx 3268 grams
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
30% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
33.6% inc VAT*