Lot 99
  • 99

A RARE GILT-BRONZE ARCHAISTIC BIRD VESSEL, ZUN INCISED MARK AND PERIOD OF QIANLONG

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

modelled standing, formed as an owl-like bird with hinged head, the reverse inscribed with a four-character mark,  cast in relief with archaistic bird and key-fret pattern motifs and natural feathers

Exhibited

Museum fur Ostasiatische Kunst, Berlin, on loan, 2001-2003.

Catalogue Note

A similar bid vessel was sold by Christie's London, 21st March 1988, lot 289.