Important Silver Inlaid Bronze Cylindrical Covered Vessel

Probably Warring States Period, Late Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 3rd Century B.C.E

inlaid with silver geometric devices interrupted by
three encircling concave bands in plain bronze, the cover silver inlaid with archaic characters in silver, with handle terminating in dragon heads

Measurements:
height 27 cm
Provenance:
Private Collection, Sydney
  • EStimate $6,000 - $8,000