A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VESSEL AND COVER (DUI) 12TH - 14TH CENTURY

the spherical bowl supported on three loop supports with two opposing loop handles on the sides, the cover also set with three loops, the surfaces unadorned, the patina gently polished (2)

Michael Goedhuis, London, 13th March 1990.
Collection of Rodman C. Rockefeller.

The vessel and cover appear to have been cleaned and repatinated. The vessel has an open break with old restoration to one of the side loop handle- with the loop handle. There is an S-curved break approximately 3 inches long to the base of the vessel. The feet appear to have been reattached and may be later replacements. The cover with an approximately 4 inch wide U-form section out and reattached and an approximate 3 inch restored area around one of the loop handles - the loop handle has been replaced. The other two loop form handles of the cover appear to be reattached and may be later replacements.
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.
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