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CHINA, WESTREN ZHOU DYNASTY WINE RITUAL YOU VESSEL - XRF TESTED
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1045–771 BC. Western Zhou Dynasty. A bronze wine vessel known as a You, comprising a detachable domed lid with cylindrical handle top, piriform body, flaring foot and strap handle. The object features two bands of intricate geometric patterns, one on the neck and one on the lid, as well as horned zoomorphic terminals at either end of the strap handle. A you or yu, is a type of Chinese bronze vessel for wine that is characterised by a handle and knobbed lid, as in this example. Such items would have been used during ceremonial banqueting amongst the aristocracy. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. The artefact is fully authenticated with XRF analysis by an independent Belgian laboratory. All samples correspond to the metal content of the period specified; no modern trace elements were detected in the patina; expertly cleaned and conserved. A comparable example has recently been sold st Christie's for $37,000, see ehttps://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-bronze-ritual-wine-vessel-you-western-4960515-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=4960515 Size: L:305mm / W:160mm ; 2.3kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990s; formerly in a Hong Kong collection acquired in the early 1990s.
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1045–771 BC. Western Zhou Dynasty. A bronze wine vessel known as a You, comprising a detachable domed lid with cylindrical handle top, piriform body, flaring foot and strap handle. The object features two bands of intricate geometric patterns, one on the neck and one on the lid, as well as horned zoomorphic terminals at either end of the strap handle. A you or yu, is a type of Chinese bronze vessel for wine that is characterised by a handle and knobbed lid, as in this example. Such items would have been used during ceremonial banqueting amongst the aristocracy. Excellent condition; beautiful patina. The artefact is fully authenticated with XRF analysis by an independent Belgian laboratory. All samples correspond to the metal content of the period specified; no modern trace elements were detected in the patina; expertly cleaned and conserved. A comparable example has recently been sold st Christie's for $37,000, see ehttps://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-bronze-ritual-wine-vessel-you-western-4960515-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=4960515 Size: L:305mm / W:160mm ; 2.3kg. Provenance: From an old Sumerset collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990s; formerly in a Hong Kong collection acquired in the early 1990s.
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This sale takes you on a 5000-year old journey from Ancient Mesopotamia to Ming dynasty China. Featuring Antiquities and Ancient works of art from China, India, the Holy Lands, Western and Southeast Asia. The section includes a great variety of artifacts in terracotta, stucco, bronze and stone- some fascinating Gandhara sculptures depicting Buddha and various scenes, collection of TL-tested Chinese terracotta figurines and vessels. The auction also includes various objects from western Asia and the Holy Lands- rare pots from Persia, Indus Valley Idols, Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and many others. The Auction features some masterpieces of Chinese art including large stone figures and fully authenticated Chinese bronze vessels. A one a kind auction reflecting the splendor of Asian art throughout the ages! We are members of the BNTA (British Numismatic Trading Association) and the ALR (Art Loss Register). WE ACCEPT DIRECT PAYMENTS IN ALL MAJOR CURRENCIES: USD, GBP AND EUR.
