Rare bronze basin
CHINA - Zhou dynasty, Warring Kingdoms period (5th-3rd century BC)
Estimate : 2 000 - 3 000 €
Sold 2 000 €
Rare bronze basin with light relief decoration of intertwined stylized dragons. It is flanked on either side by handles, each with a movable ring. Beautiful cleaned patina.
Height: 18.5 cm
Diameter: 27.5 cm
Provenance: Collection of Baron de X. Military diplomat attached to the British General Staff, who took part in the China, Cochinchina and Annam campaigns between 1854 and 1863. Then by descent in the family.
Rare bronze basin - CHINA - Zhou dynasty, Warring Kingdoms period (5th-3rd century BC)
Rare bronze basin - CHINA - Zhou dynasty, Warring Kingdoms period (5th-3rd century BC)
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