California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2418 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL TRIPOD FOOD VESSEL, LIDING    西周 青銅鬲鼎


  • Dimension: W: 6 in (15 cm), H: 7 1/2 in (19 cm)
  • Estimate From: $10000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The vessel is of rounded form with very slight S-form profile.It has a swollen lower section and a pair of upright U-form handles to each side of the everted rim, all supported on three tall columnar legs. Extensive age-related encrustation is included. Western Zhou Dynasty period.