A Chinese bronze ritual tripod 'dui' food vessel and cover, Eastern Zhou

L.: 22 cm - H.: 16 cm

Condition: (UV-checked)
- The lid in good condition with typical superficial patination and incrustation.
- The bowl with a number of visible cracks on and below the rim, likely restored or reinforced. Also with a section on the inside which may be restored. The amount of restoration hard to discern due to the patination.

Provenance: The collection of William Rogers, Australia.

Ref:
- Jenny So, Eastern Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, The Arthur M. Sackler Foundation, New York, 1995, Fig. 29.3, P. 199, for a similar example. (see last two images)
- Sotheby's, New York, March 19, 2013 lot 64. (sold USD 11.250) (link)
- Christie's, Paris, June 20, 2017, lot 123. (sold EUR 13.750) (link)