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An exceptional and rare archaic bronze wine vessel (Hu) — 東周 春秋 青銅交龍紋壺

An exceptional and rare archaic bronze wine vessel (Hu)

東周 春秋 青銅交龍紋壺

A rare archaic bronze ritual wine vessel (Hu) from the Eastern Zhou Spring and Autumn period, decorated with intertwined dragon motifs. This exceptional piece showcases sophisticated bronze casting and ornamental design.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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POWER / CONQUEST: The Forging of Empires

September 20, 2022

Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000

Lot 24

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An exceptional and rare archaic bronze wine vessel (Hu), 東周 春秋 青銅交龍紋壺

A rare archaic bronze ritual wine vessel (Hu) from the Eastern Zhou Spring and Autumn period, decorated with intertwined dragon motifs. This exceptional piece showcases sophisticated bronze casting and ornamental design.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Wine Vessel, Eastern Zhou, Spring And Autumn Period, Dragon Motif, Ritual Object, Chinese Bronze