Ancient Chinese Bronze Vase - 15 cm
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Bronze vase from the Western Zhou dynasty (1100–771 BC) in the Chinois ancien culture, with a flared body on a foot, Taotie friezes in relief and an incised inscription, dimensions 21 × 21 × 15 cm, and a green, blue and red patina in reasonable condition.
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Flared cup on a foot in bronze from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BC).
Exterior walls decorated with carved relief friezes of Taotie masks.
Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze.
On the pedestal, a frieze with incised relief adorns the outer wall above a bulge.
On each side symmetrically, a Taotie appliqué mask holds a ring.
Very beautiful green, blue, and red patina, forming thick calcified crusts in places.
The state of the bronze was stabilized through a chemical treatment upon excavation to prevent it from degrading upon contact with air.
Deformation and deficiency at the neck
Dimensions 21 x 21 x 15 cm
From an auction sale in France.
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The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days. If you ship outside the European Union: please note that you must always obtain an export document for the archaeological object from the Ministry of Culture for countries that are not France.
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If you sell the work outside France, you are required to obtain an export certificate from the Ministry of Culture.
Flared cup on a foot in bronze from the Western Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BC).
Exterior walls decorated with carved relief friezes of Taotie masks.
Below, an inscription is engraved in the bronze.
On the pedestal, a frieze with incised relief adorns the outer wall above a bulge.
On each side symmetrically, a Taotie appliqué mask holds a ring.
Very beautiful green, blue, and red patina, forming thick calcified crusts in places.
The state of the bronze was stabilized through a chemical treatment upon excavation to prevent it from degrading upon contact with air.
Deformation and deficiency at the neck
Dimensions 21 x 21 x 15 cm
From an auction sale in France.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days. If you ship outside the European Union: please note that you must always obtain an export document for the archaeological object from the Ministry of Culture for countries that are not France.
If you live in France: Please also note that, in accordance with French law, you are required to request a corresponding export certificate from the Ministry of Culture if you sell the item outside of France.
If you sell the work outside France, you are required to obtain an export certificate from the Ministry of Culture.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/ Timeframe
dynastie Zhou de l'Ouest ( 1100-771 BC )
Name of object
Vase
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
15 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
21 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
21 cm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
