A Chinese ritual bronze 'hu' wine vessel and cover, Eastern Zhou or earlier

H.: 30 cm

Weight: 1861 grams

Ref.: Christie's, New York, Sep. 15, 2011, lot 1118, for a larger example. (sold USD 902.500) (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The lid in good condition with small superficial damages and casting flaws, encrustation and patination throughout.
- The vessel with two small punctures to the body with what seems like an old repair, otherwise good with small superficial damages and casting flaws, minor dents and deformations, encrustation and patination throughout.