A Chinese archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, 'yi 彝', Shang

H.: 17,2 cm

Weight; 2871 grams

Provenance:
- A Belgian private collection.
- Acquired by the current owner's grandfather from Yamanaka & Co. in London on October 13, 1923. Accompanied by the original purchase invoice. Lot 170 from our sale (Chinese turquoise-inlaid parcel-gilt bronze sword, Zhou) was also purchased on this invoice. (by repute)

Ref.: Christie's, New York, Sept. 19, 2013, lot 1105, for a very similar example from the collection of Richard C. Bull. (sold USD 2.363.750) (link)

__PRESENT

(UV-checked)
- Generally in good condition, with some normal wear and nice green patination.
- A few superficial dents, probably due to casting or rust removing.
- A few section with green patina overpainted.

品相报告：（已用紫外线光检查）
- 整体品相非常良好，正常磨损和綠鏽。
- 器身幾處凹痕，可能是铸造失误。
- 幾處綠鏽有復繪痕跡，可能是裂痕老修復。

Estimate: € 4000 - € 8000