Rare ritual three-legged cauldron of the gui type. Gray terracotta

Rare ritual three-legged cauldron of the gui type. Gray terracotta with incised decorations. China, Warring States Period (475–221 B.C.). In perfect condition. H. 25, Diam. 29.5. French private collection. Thermoluminescence test by Arcadia-Milan, reference number BB01. This type of terracotta mingqi is directly derived from Zhou-dynasty bronze models.

Estimate:£1,679

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