A rare archaic Chinese bronze gourd-shaped vase and cover, 'hu', Eastern Zhou

H.: 29,4 cm

Weight: 1554 grams

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in very good condition, with some normal wear and nice patination.
- Some imperfections due to casting in the middle.

品相：（已用紫外线光检查）
- 整体品相非常良好，轻微磨损，包浆自然。
- 器身中间几处凹陷，应该是由于铸造失误造成。

Provenance:
- A Belgian private collection.
- Acquired from the collection of William Rogers, Australia.

Ref.:
- Bonhams, Hong Kong, Nov. 24, 2013, lot 470, for a very similar example. (sold HKD 625.000) (link)
- Bonhams, London, Nov. 3, 2022, lot 101, for another similar example but slightly bigger. (sold GBP 101.100) (link)