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57 152642/1
A Chinese archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, Zun
early western zhou dynasty, 11th century bce
of typical form with bulbous body, small handles
and flared foot and rim.
H: 7 1/4 in., 18.2cm
provenance:
Property from the Estate of Charles V. Swain,
Doylestown, PA; thence by family descent.
$10,000-15,000

58 160551/2
A rare Chinese archaic bronze ritual lamp, Yanzu Deng
western han dynasty
inscription reads: Changan Changqin Gong tong gao deng
zhong er jin si liang Shenjue yuan nian Gong Gou jian zao.
H: 5 1/2 in., 14cm
provenance:
Sloan & Kenyon September 17th 2011, Lot 912
Reputedly from the former collection of Principia School of
Nations Museum, Principia College, Elsah, IL
note:
A similar lamp sold at Christie’s, September 17th 2008,
Lot 556.
$6,000-8,000

59 160391/20
A Chinese lotus-shaped bronze censer
han dynasty
of diminutive form, with extensive verdigris
patination.
H: 4 3/4 in., 12cm
provenance:
Property from a Pennsylvania estate
$1,000-1,500