A rare dated archaistic bronze jue. Qianlong mark and period, dated 1737

the U-shaped body with broad flaring mouth supported on three tall splayed legs, cast around the body with a key-fret band and to the underside of the spout with a nine character mark. 16cm., 6 3/8 in. Est. 1,500—2,500 GBP. Lot Sold 1,875 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. 13 May 09. London www.sothebys.com