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AN ARCHAIC CHINESE BRONZE RITUAL TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL AND COVER DING, HAN DYNASTY, 206BC-220AD
The rounded body with a central raised flange, and supported on three cabriole legs, with a pair of upright handles, and three bird-like loop handles to the domed cover, 27.5cm
Provenance: private Collection, Melbourne
Reference: please refer to Christie's, New York, 11-12 December 2013, Lot 342
Catalogue Note: The ding was the core ritual bronze object, and one of the main elements in sacrifices, court activities, banquets, funerals and other events.
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Lot 1
The rounded body with a central raised flange, and supported on three cabriole legs, with a pair of upright handles, and three bird-like loop handles to the domed cover, 27.5cm
Provenance: private Collection, Melbourne
Reference: please refer to Christie's, New York, 11-12 December 2013, Lot 342
Catalogue Note: The ding was the core ritual bronze object, and one of the main elements in sacrifices, court activities, banquets, funerals and other events.
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
Asian Art, Classic Furniture & Objects
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8080
12:00pm - 25 October 2015
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
21 October 9am-8pm
22-23 October 10am-4pm
24 October 10am-5pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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