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AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL POURING VESSEL, YI LATE WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze
- 37cm., 14½in.
the boat-shaped vessel raised on four dragon-shaped feet and with a curved U-shaped spout, cast around the body with horizontal ribs with a wide band of zoomorphic S-shaped motifs below the rim, set to one side with a large mythical beast loop handle, the rich brown patina with areas of malachite encrustation
Provenance
Collection of Harcourt Johnson, Purchased in June 1929 for £50
Christie's London, 10th June 1996, lot 23.
Condition
One rim chip, measuring approximately 3mm wide; and two rim cracks, one to the left of the handle, measuring approximately 19mm, the other further to the left of same handle, measuring approximately 5mm. An old loss to the tip of right horn of beast handle. Old minor chips and wear throughout. The bronze with a mottled brown patina, with speckled patches of malachite encrustation to interior and exterior.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."