Lot #174 - A Chinese Bronze Gu, Late Shang Period (Bc. 17th-11Th)
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Auction House:Leonard Joel
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Sale Name:Jewels & Objets D'Art Auction
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Sale Date:24 May 2015 ~ 1pm
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Lot #:174
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Lot Description:A Chinese Bronze Gu, Late Shang Period (Bc. 17th-11Th)
Cast with an extravagant mouth, ring foot and decorated with beast masks and plants, 28.5cm high. -
Provenance:A private collection, Japan.
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References:For similar items see: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Institute of Archaeology collection, Henan, Anyang City Archaeological Team collection and the Shanghai Museum collection.
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Notes:The Gu symbolizes power and identity.
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Estimate:A$10,000 - 15,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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