Lot 152
  • 152

AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL (GU) LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 13TH - 11TH CENTURY BC

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

the tall plain neck flaring to a trumpet-shape mouth, the middle section and spreading foot cast with taotie masks decorated with leiwen, protruding eyes and divided by a short flanges, the olive-green patina with paler patches, with scattered areas of malachite encrustation

Provenance

Spink & Son, Ltd., London (by repute).

Condition

There is a tiny crack to the rim. Otherwise, in good condition.
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