California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2263 
A BRONZE RITUAL TRIPOD VESSEL, JUE    商 青銅爵盃


  • Dimension: H: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm) W: 6 5/8 in (16.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $20000
  • Estimate To: $25000

Of deep U-shaped body, this vessel is supported by three triangular blade splayed feet. Its body is cast in low relief of broad band leiwen pattern encircling the body. Two taotie masks are cast on the body with one centered on the flange and the other beneath the c-shaped handle. A pair of conical-shaped posts rises from the cup rim. The bronze vessel includes areas of malachite encrustation. Shang Dynasty Period.


此爵盃做工精細,年代久遠,皮殼包漿好,品相完整