Age: Zhou dynasty, 1046-256 BCE

Description: A rare and elegant Chinese archaic bronze covered wine vessel. Ovoid cross section form with band of stylized cloud motif around the neck and lid, and with two raised bands on the foot. Four impressed characters on the interior of the lid.

Size: 6 3/4", 17.15cm.

Provenance: (According to supplied provenance) Acquired in the 1930s at auction by the Winter family, thence by descent within the family. Documented in the family since the 1970s Letter of provenance included with sale. Information restricted online only. Original provenance materials available for inspection upon request.

Condition Report: The letter of provenance that is posted in the listing has been censored in Photoshop but the piece will come with the original letter or provenance without anything censored. We do not have any reference of the original auction but the gentlemen mentioned in the letter was a known collector of ancient Chinese bronzes during this time. This bronze was registered and inventoried in his collection as #28. As you will see in the additional photos, the clan mark is in the interior of the lid as well as the vase. PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.

The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Bronze keywords: gilt, gilded, imperial, dragon, qianlong, xuande, qing dynasty, ming, bronze, patina, purple bronze, censer, incense burner, koro, tripod, chinese, tibet, tibetan, buddhist, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique