A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC OWL-FORM VESSEL AND COVER, ZUN

Lot 723
25.03.2022 10:00UTC +00:00
Classic
Vendu
$ 52 920
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Lieu de l'événementRoyaume-Uni, London
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Lot 723 | A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC OWL-FORM VESSEL AND COVER, ZUN
Valeur estimée
$ 40 000 – 60 000
A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC OWL-FORM VESSEL AND COVER, ZUN

The vessel is cast as an owl resting on its claws and tail, with the cover formed as the head mounted by a chilong. The front of the body is decorated with taotie masks and the wings to the sides are suggested by coiled dragons, all reserved on a leiwen ground. There are cast inscriptions on the interior of the cover and interior of the vessel.

14 1⁄4 in. (36 cm.) high, inscribed softwood stand







Provenance

Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
Adresse de l'enchère CHRISTIE'S
8 King Street, St. James's
SW1Y 6QT London
Royaume-Uni
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24.03.2022 – 25.03.2022
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