Bronze
We are selling this great looking and finely cast Chinese Archaistic ritual Bronze. This bronze vessel is in the style of the Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 BCE) but is most likely late 19th or early 20th century with applied patina to appear older. Great decorative piece with decent scale.
Condition: Patina appears to be applied to look older than it is. Flaw in casting where light is visible through design on exterior penetrating the interior.
Dimensions:
Height 6 1/2 Inches 16.5 cm
Width 11 Inches 28.0 cm
Depth 7 1/4 Inches 18.4 cm
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