Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Flask (Bianhu)Warring States period (475-221 BC), the cast body of flattened oval form, with garlic-head neck, raised on a tapering pedestal base, decorated to the exterior with an intricate design of inlaid gold and silver depicting stylized animal and bird designs.h. 11-1/2", w. 13-1/4", d. 4"Provenance: Dallas Auction Gallery, April 30, 2008, lot 144.Notes: Technical Examination Report, by Pieter Meyers (head of conservation, LACMA), dated November 2008, available on request.