Very rare quadrangular bronze ritual vase, Fangding type, Ch - Lot 226

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Very rare quadrangular bronze ritual vase, Fangding type, Ch - Lot 226
Very rare quadrangular bronze ritual vase, Fangding type, China (方鼎) The quadrangular body rests on four column-shaped legs. Each side is adorned with a taotie mask in relief, composed of two dragons depicted in profile, with large heads and serrated jaws, against a leiwen background. The decoration is surmounted by a frieze of facing kui dragons, punctuated by vertical raised ridges, which are also present at the corners. Two vertical ring-shaped handles rise on either side of the slightly flared rim. The interior bears a cast character or grapheme beneath the rim. The surface features a reddish-brown to dark gray and greenish patina, accented with pale green inlays. The lid is made of ironwood (红木), openwork and carved with Ruyi motifs. At the top of the lid is a magnolia flower carved from white jade. The base is also made of ironwood. Probably late Shang Dynasty, Anyang, 12th–11th century BCE. Provenance: Belgian private collection; the bronze was acquired in 1947 in the Kansai region of Japan. Accompanied by a wooden box. Height with base: 47 cm Height of the vase: 34 cm Width: 25 cm Depth: 20.5 cm In perfect condition. Manufacturing defects (casting). (Inspected under UV light).
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