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Covered tripod bronze jug, he, China, Warring...

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Covered tripod bronze jug, he, China, Warring Kingdoms period (475-221 B.C.) Of globular form, the beak in the shape of a bird's protome, a tassel on the head, surrounded by wings and tail in high relief on the body, the high rigid handle in the shape of a winged tiger with body stretched out above the lid, its head on the side of the beak, the gray-green patina with concretions, several small holes in the body and lid. H. 27 cm L. 21 cm Provenance : Galerie Michael Goedhuis, acquired September 22, 1997.