Origin: CN Date/Period: 5th C Material: Bronze Approximate Size: Height: 5-1/4in/13.5cm Width: 9-3/4in/ 25cm Additional Information: 475-421BC A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze "gui", a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early Western Zhou Dynasty, circa 11th century BCE. The gui cast with a bulbous body set upon a high splayed foot. A pair of "C" shaped handles with dragon heads emerge from the sides. Two bands of decoration encircle the vessel. One just under the mouth, the other around the foot. Both bands feature a dense and finely cast design of stylized confronting kui dragons. The bronze with an overall complex patina of green malachite with silvery undertones. Condition: Offered in overall good condition. Surface wears,with age and use.Please refer to the picture . LUXUR FINE ART AUCTION attempts to check every lot correctly, we will attempt to point out any defects as much as we can but will not be responsible for the correctness of the catalog or other descriptions of the lot. We wish you can check the property condition thoroughly before the bidding. Any of the following conditions of sale may be amended, waived, or modified in the sole discretion of LUXUR FINE ART AUCTION. Shipping: Location: This item ships from the United State. Domestic: Flat-rate of $45 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S except for Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. International: International shipping including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico is $105 . International shipping may be subject to VAT. Apologies, at this time we are unable to ship to some countries, please consult customer service for details. Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.