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Chinese Archaic Bronze Tripod Wine Vessel Jiao

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Chinese Archaic Bronze Tripod Wine Vessel Jiao
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Shang, Zhou or Han Period Chinese archaic bronze vessel Jiao; of lobed body with flaring rim terminating to two opposing points; set with a curved handle on side; all supported by three tall splayed legs; the body decorated with taotie pattern divided by vertical blunt flanges; accompanied with machine tested result Cu 77.34; H: 28.5 cm, W: 14 cm, L: 16 cm, 1487 grams

XRF Spectrometer test shows the absence of Ni so it is not brass and the presence of an ancient element Sb Antimony.