A pair of archaic bronze water basins (Jian)Eastern Zhou dynasty, late 6th - early 5th century BC東周 公元前六世紀末至五世紀初 青銅交龍紋鋪首耳鑒一對 each with deep rounded sides set over a low foot, the sides cast with two registers of dragon motifs, the upper register comprised of units of two interlocking serpentine dragons, the lower register with units of single serpentine dragons with their bodies coiled in alternating directions, the widest part of the basin set with a pair of taotie masks each suspending a loose ring handle, the slightly recessed neck cast with scroll-like interlocking serpentine dragons beneath the flat rim (2) Diameter 14 in., 35.6 cmCondition reportBoth are in overall good condition with expected wear, including some short scratches to the base of one. X-Ray available upon request. 一對均整體品相良好。見正常磨損，包括其一底部見些許短道劃痕。X光片可供索取。 For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact Randi.Yiu@sothebys.com.
A pair of archaic bronze water basins (Jian)Eastern Zhou dynasty, late 6th - early 5th century BC東周 公元前六世紀末至五世紀初 青銅交龍紋鋪首耳鑒一對 each with deep rounded sides set over a low foot, the sides cast with two registers of dragon motifs, the upper register comprised of units of two interlocking serpentine dragons, the lower register with units of single serpentine dragons with their bodies coiled in alternating directions, the widest part of the basin set with a pair of taotie masks each suspending a loose ring handle, the slightly recessed neck cast with scroll-like interlocking serpentine dragons beneath the flat rim (2) Diameter 14 in., 35.6 cmCondition reportBoth are in overall good condition with expected wear, including some short scratches to the base of one. X-Ray available upon request. 一對均整體品相良好。見正常磨損，包括其一底部見些許短道劃痕。X光片可供索取。 For more information on and additional videos for this lot, please contact Randi.Yiu@sothebys.com.
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