Lot 156
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A BRONZE LEG FROM A RITUAL VESSEL WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 11TH - 10TH CENTURY BC

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • bronze
tapering to a curvilinear triangle foot, boldly cast with a taotie mask with raised eyes, C-shaped horns and curved fangs centered by a notched flange, the patina of green and brown color with malachite encrustation, fitted stand

Provenance

Collection of Peter L. Rosenberg (1934 - 2014).