Description:

China, Spring and Autumn Period, ca. 771-476 BCE. A very fine Chinese he (wine cup), published in "Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Bronzes" by Anthony J. Allen. This piece was found together with a yi (wine jug). These articles were most often used in rituals to celebrate the ancestors. The cup is fairly large with a shallow, oval shape, and two round handles on either side. As is typical of these kinds of burial artifacts, the cup has glutinous clay adhesions. Measures approximately 6"L x 6 ½"W x2 ½"H. Provenance: Ex-Connell collection, published in "Allen's Authentication of Ancient Chinese Bronzes" by Anthony J. Allen, pg. 96, Fig. 13.6All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Small area repaired, else excellent.

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