PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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Mar 19, 2016 - Mar 21, 2016
Chinese, 6th century BC (Spring and Autumn Period), globular vessel with crisply cast exterior decoration with two dense bands of leiwen scrolls separated by bowstring on the body, widely spaced pendent lappets, which are detailed with mask motifs, hang from the lower register, supported on three tall feet, pair of curved upright handles to sides, three additional bronze rings set in the lid, which is cast with three bands of stylized dragon scrolls, encircling further leiwen, patination of cuprite, azurite, and botryoidal malachite are on most surfaces, 14-1/2 x 12-7/8 x 14-1/4 in.;
***This lot has been identified as a premium lot. Online bidding for this lot is limited to maximum of $25,000 USD. Interested parties may be asked to submit a deposit by wire transfer in order to bid on this lot. Please contact our offices as soon as possible so that we may facilitate your participation. info@brunkauctions.com, 828.254.6846***
excellent overall with corrosion and surface dirt consistent with age and burial; lid very slightly bent
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