Archaic Style Bronze Lidded Vessel

Shang Dynasty Style, possibly 18th / 19th Century or Earlier

The pyramidal cover surmounted by a similarly shaped finial atop a square-sectioned post and raised decoration at the four corners, over a square neck with raised archaic symbols, the sides interrupted by a swing handle terminating with butterflies, above a bombe body with archaic symbols, resting on a slightly tapered conforming base, the surface covered with a mottled milky green patina and earth encrustation.

Over the handle, H. 15 in.

Condition: Some light abrasions and scratches commensurate with age.
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