A very large archaic bronze tripod vessel and cover, 'ding', Eastern Zhou period

L.: 41,5 cm - H.: 29 cm

Weight: 6740 grams

Provenance: A French private collection.

The current example is quite exceptional in terms of size. Such large 'ding' vessels are exceedingly rare.

Ref.: Bonham's, New York, March 15, 2021, lot 3, for a smaller example. (sold USD 10.837,50) (link)

Condition: (UV-checked)
- Generally in good condition, with normal superficial wear, some green corrosion, some casting flaws throughout.
- The cover with a few sections repaired to the rim.

品相報告：（已用紫外線光檢查）
- 整體品相良好，正常磨損，多處銅綠鏽跡和典型的鑄造失誤。
- 蓋邊沿幾處老的修復。