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An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel, yi, — 周 羕仲侯匜

An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel, yi,

周 羕仲侯匜

An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel from the Zhou dynasty, known as a yi. This ancient ritual vessel features intricate inscriptions typical of early Chinese bronze work, representing an important artifact of ceremonial practice.

Medium
Cast Bronze

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Day

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

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An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel, yi,, 周 羕仲侯匜

An inscribed archaic bronze pouring vessel from the Zhou dynasty, known as a yi. This ancient ritual vessel features intricate inscriptions typical of early Chinese bronze work, representing an important artifact of ceremonial practice.

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

Related themes

Bronze, Ritual Vessel, Zhou Dynasty, Pouring Vessel, Archaic, Ancient, Chinese, Inscribed