Lot 538. Three grey pottery vessels, Shang Dynasty to Warring States (c.1600-221 BC). The largest 17cm (6.3/4in) wide. Estimate £2,000 - 3,000. Sold for £ 2,500 (€ 2,871). © Bonhams.

Comprising: a tripod pouring vessel with loop handle to one side; a footed bowl with cross hatch pattern band and twin lug handles; and a globular jar with impressed fabric design. 

Provenance: Acquired from T.Y.King, 21 December 1938 and Kwank

Collection of Francesco Maria, Marchese Taliani de Marchio (1887 - 1968), Grand Officer of the Italian Crown, Commander of the Order of St Maurice and Lazarus, and Commander of the Order of Pius IX (Ordine Piano), and his wife Archduchess Margaretha d'Austria Toscana, Marchesa Taliani de Marchio (1894 – 1986).