Bronze / Brass Bird Zun Cooker Vessel, China

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Detail: A zun is an ancient vessel that contained wine. This has the Tsun styling of the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Lots of detail with snakes (in a wing formation) and other birds. Unidentifiable signature on bottom. Features are more pronounced than the owl Tsun Shang style of the 11th Century BC. From an antique dealer in NE Beijing. Age unknown.

This item has SOLD. Thanks M.H. !!!

Item Number: V-8906
Provenance/Origin: China, age unknown
Composition: Bronze or Brass
Dimensions: 10" tall x 7" wide with lid
Weight: 3.8 pounds
Price: $210.00 USD

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