A Set of Bronze Water/Food Vessel

By jezraz25, 10 July, 2012
Description

I can not find an exact picture to match the time period. From the design of the band around it, I've seen similar design in other vessels from the Western Zhou Dynasty period. I really don't know any other information. If you would like additional pictures I can take some more.

Category
Asian Art
Medium
Bronze
Distinguishing marks
There is pictographic characters inside of each vessel
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
Height-11"
Width-7"
Date Period
From research about 3000 B.C. but can not find the exact picture. Just going by design and inscription
Weight
about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs
History
Not sure other that what I have read on similar vessels
Price Paid (If known)
Bought a unit at a storage auction. They were in there along with other Asian Artifacts
For Sale?
Yes
Photos