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A LARGE SILVER INLAID ARCHAIC BRONZE VESSEL, DOU Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC) The vessel is formed by a large bowl raised on a stem-foot and covered with a domed cover. The side of the bowl is flanked with two small loop handles decorated in rope-pattern and the lid has four small bird-shaped loops to serve as a food receptacle. The well patinated bronze is richly inlaid in gold with archaic motifs. Height 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm.)Width 9 1/2 in. (24.2 cm.) REF. CB235 Price on request
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