A tall and exceptional bronze vessel 'Dui'
Lot-No. 46
China, late Eastern Zhou-dynasty (770-256 BC). Globular vessel, consisting of 2 identically arranged hemispheres, each with 2 loop handles and inscriptions. The upper and the lower bowl each supported by 3 scrolled legs in the shape of mythical creatures (partly rest.). The wall with a fine relief border depicting ornamental birds and oval cicada ornaments. H. 44,5 cm. - The characteristic shpae of the DUI developed during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, when they were used as ritual food vessels. See: Rawson, Treasures from Shanghai. Ancient Chinese Bronzes and Jades, London 2009, p. 118. The dragon-shaped cabriole legs show a strong similarity to a DUI-fragment in the British Museum, London (Inv. No. 1970,1104.3). See also: So, Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, vol. III, Washington 1995, p. 69, fig. 126. The unusual relief border of cicada ornaments is clearly influenced by Shang-models. It can be assumed that the vessel was produced at the geographic periphery of the Zhou-states, as it demonstrates the blending of various cultural influ-ences.
A tall and exceptional bronze vessel 'Dui'
A tall and exceptional bronze vessel 'Dui'
Lot-No. 46
China, late Eastern Zhou-dynasty (770-256 BC). Globular vessel, consisting of 2 identically arranged hemispheres, each with 2 loop handles and inscriptions. The upper and the lower bowl each supported by 3 scrolled legs in the shape of mythical creatures (partly rest.). The wall with a fine relief border depicting ornamental birds and oval cicada ornaments. H. 44,5 cm. - The characteristic shpae of the DUI developed during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, when they were used as ritual food vessels. See: Rawson, Treasures from Shanghai. Ancient Chinese Bronzes and Jades, London 2009, p. 118. The dragon-shaped cabriole legs show a strong similarity to a DUI-fragment in the British Museum, London (Inv. No. 1970,1104.3). See also: So, Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, vol. III, Washington 1995, p. 69, fig. 126. The unusual relief border of cicada ornaments is clearly influenced by Shang-models. It can be assumed that the vessel was produced at the geographic periphery of the Zhou-states, as it demonstrates the blending of various cultural influ-ences.