California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 14, 2014  June 14, 2014

 Lot # 87 
A BRONZE TRIPOD VESSEL    明 仿西周銅三足爵杯


  • Dimension: H: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm) W: 5 5/8 in (14.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $2500

Raised on three blade-shaped supports the deep body is cast with two taotie masks separated by narrow flanges and reserved on a leiwen band. Two posts with rounded caps rise from the rim. Ming Dynasty period, in imitation of archaic bronze.