西周早期 青銅弦紋觶 《[攸鳥]分父甲》款

of slender cylindrical form, the elongated pear-shaped body supported on a tall spreading foot and rising to a flaring mouth, the neck encircled by a double fillet, cast with a four-character pictogram within the vessel, the patina of a mottled malachite-green colour with traces of cuprite

鄒安收藏，明初朝廷重臣
張鈞衡（1872-1927）收藏，吳興（今湖州）
德國私人收藏，1955年購於斯圖加特
倫敦蘇富比1993年12月7日，編號8

羅振玉，《貞松堂集古遺文補遺》，1931年，頁22，圖版2
王辰，《續殷文存》，北京，1935年，頁62，圖版8
劉體智，《小校經閣金文拓本》，1935年，卷5，頁92，圖版3
羅振玉，《三代吉金文存》，1937年，卷14，頁50，圖版2-3
嚴一萍，《金文總集》，台北，1983年，編號6587
《殷周金文集成》，北京，1983-94年，編號06372
吳鎮烽，《金文人名彙編》，北京，2006年，頁70、420
〈[攸鳥]分父甲觶〉，《數位典藏與數位學習聯合目錄》，http://catalog.digitalarchives.tw/item/00/33/33/87.html，2016年3月1日瀏覽（中央研究院歷史語言研究所藏拓本）

The bronze vessel has not been x-rayed, but it is in overall good condition, with just what appears to be a minor 3cm area of restoration at the rim. Other faint cracks at the rim and minor bruises, especially at the foot. The inscription is preserved in unusually good condition, right at the bottom of the interior of the vessel.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Another inscribed early Western Zhou dynasty bronze zhi vessel of this distinct elongated form, the Fu Yi Zhi, was sold in our New York rooms, 18th March 2014, lot 5.