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A FINE AND RARE BRONZE BIRD-SHAPED VESSEL "YI"

China, Warring States Period (5th - 3rd centuries BC). Height 7.5 cm, diameter 15 cm. 7.0 x 15.0 x 15.0 cm

Starting price:
220 000 CZK / 9 166 EUR

Auction:Asian Works of Art 29/05/2011, 14:00

This type of bronze vessel was used to pour water for handwashing, and was extensively used during the Warring States period. Heart-shaped body (ref.: Pingliang Miaozhuang M6:4), sanjiaowen decor on the sides typical for early Warring States period, traces of gilding on the surface. From an important Dutch private collection.
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