ORIENTAL AND ISLAMIC ART AUCTION 7 JULY 2026 | Jul 7, 2026
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Lot 126
A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC) A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC) A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC) A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC) A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC) A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC)

Lot 126 A BRONZE FANGYI RITUAL VESSEL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (C 1600-1046 BC)

Reference: ART10010366

A rare bronze Fangyi ritual vessel from ancient China, dating to the period of the Shang Dynasty. Fangyi vessels were used in ceremonial rituals for offering wine to ancestors and deities.This example features a distinctive square form with a fitted lid and richly cast relief decoration, including stylized motifs typical of early Chinese bronze art. The surface shows a natural aged patina developed over centuries.
Height 18.8 cm.
Width 11.8 cm.

PROVENANCE
Private collection mr. J.K., Switzerland

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