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A MINIATURE BRONZE VESSEL, LI
SHANG DYNASTY (17TH-12TH CENTURY BC)
商 青銅鬲
The waisted square-form vessel has one post rising from the mouth rim, and is supported on four narrow
tapering feet. The heavily encrusted bronze has a mottled brownish-green patina.
4¡ in. (11 cm.) high
£3,000-5,000 $4,700-7,800
€4,200-6,900
PROVENANCE
From an important private European collection, acquired before 12 June 1982.
來源:重要歐洲私人珍藏
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