An Archaic Bronze Covered Wine Vessel, He Diameter 8

An Archaic Bronze Covered Wine Vessel, He
eastern zhou dynasty, warring state period (475-221 b.c.)
the compressed globular body above three cabriole legs surmounted by a short neck and a wide mouth, the plain body decorated with a raised band around the belly, the side spout molded in the form of a winged mythical beast with its mouth wide open, having a swing handle terminating in tiger's masks and joined to the cover by a chain of loose rings.
Diameter 8 inches.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

Provenance:
Acquired from J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, New York, New York, July 17, 2008

Note:
A very similar example, see Zhongguo qingtongqi quanji (Compendium of Chinese Bronzes), vol.9, Beijing, 1997, pl. 160

Height 6 1/2 inches (16.5cm)
Diameter 20.3cm
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