Property from an Important European Private Collection
A RECTANGULAR BRONZE VESSEL
CHINA, ZHOU DYNASTY (CIRCA 1050-771 B.C.)
Important information about this lot
Price Realised EUR 6,048
Estimate
EUR 4,000 - EUR 6,000
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Condition report
A Christie's specialist may contact you to discuss this lot or to notify you if the condition changes prior to the sale.
The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
We have sought to record changes in the condition of this piece acquired after its initial manufacture. One foot has been detached and refixed to the body. One foot is a replacement. The vessel has been broken is several pieces and restored, including sides (some sections possibly replacements) The base plaque is most probably a replacement. Some visible cracks / break lines, some of which touched-up. One side hoop (holding the handle) has been replaced. Blue and green encrustations, and oxidization.