Warring States Bronze Zun and Pan (Zeng Hou Yi Style)

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Dimensions：Height 30cm (11.81 in), Maximum Width 41cm (16.14 in), Weight 14.2 kgCondition & Provenance：Excellent overall preservation with intact sculpted ornamentation and naturally formed ancient patina. Private collection in San Francisco, California, passed down within one family for over forty years.Description：This bronze set replicates the iconic ritual bronze Zun and Pan unearthed from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng. It consists of two separable components: the wine vessel zun and the basin pan. Crafted utilizing the lost-wax casting technique, the piece is covered with intricate openwork interlaced dragon motifs. Three-dimensional dragon sculptures wrap around the exterior, creating a rich, layered visual effect. Four square openwork panels decorate the pan, supported by three dragon-shaped legs. The elaborate pierced patterns demonstrate the extraordinary mastery of bronze craftsmanship in pre-imperial China. The vessel is blanketed in rich layers of emerald ancient patina, radiating authentic archaic charm. It faithfully embodies the grand, ornate aesthetic of Chu-style ritual bronzes from the Warring States era, standing as an outstanding example of ancient Chinese bronze art.

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