bronzen vogelvormig wijnvat - Bronze - China (No reserve price)
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Bronze bird-shaped wine vessel from China, titled bronzen vogelvormig wijnvat, dated 1980 in an antique style, unsigned, with a width of 23 cm, height of 32 cm, depth 11 cm, and a weight of 2.285 kg.
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Bronze bird-form wine vessel (often referred to as a zun or he, resembling a duck, goose, or bird) from ancient China (usually dated to the Zhou to Han dynasty).
A standing waterfowl or duck with a long neck that serves as a pouring spout.
Handle, an ornate, often dragon- or beast-shaped arched handle (tiangang) attached to the neck and back of the bird.
A small lid with a ring knop on top of the back of the body.
A weathered, dark green to brown copper patina indicating age and bronze oxidation.
Such vessels were used in ancient China as ritual pouring or wine vessels (zun / he) for heating or storing wine during ceremonial offerings.
Comparable historic pieces are found in museums such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Shanxi Museum (Shanxi博物院).
Bronze bird-form wine vessel (often referred to as a zun or he, resembling a duck, goose, or bird) from ancient China (usually dated to the Zhou to Han dynasty).
A standing waterfowl or duck with a long neck that serves as a pouring spout.
Handle, an ornate, often dragon- or beast-shaped arched handle (tiangang) attached to the neck and back of the bird.
A small lid with a ring knop on top of the back of the body.
A weathered, dark green to brown copper patina indicating age and bronze oxidation.
Such vessels were used in ancient China as ritual pouring or wine vessels (zun / he) for heating or storing wine during ceremonial offerings.
Comparable historic pieces are found in museums such as the Brooklyn Museum and the Shanxi Museum (Shanxi博物院).
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
China
Style
Antique
Material
Bronze
Title of artwork
bronzen vogelvormig wijnvat
Signature
Not signed
Year
1980
Condition
Fair condition
Height
32 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
2.29 kg
