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AN UNUSUAL BRONZE CYLINDRICAL TRIPOD VESSEL AND COVER

EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-356 BC)

    Price Realised USD 12,500
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    USD 15,000 - USD 25,000
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    AN UNUSUAL BRONZE CYLINDRICAL TRIPOD VESSEL AND COVER

    EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (770-356 BC)

    Price Realised USD 12,500
    Price Realised USD 12,500
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    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
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