California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Apr. 18, 2015  Apr. 18, 2015

 Lot # 5564 
A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, ZHI    青銅鸮紋觶


  • Dimension: Height: 14 1/4 in (36.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $500
  • Estimate To: $800

Of oval section and pear shape, the front and back body cast with owl mask in the center seperated by a raised flange. The oval and domed shaped cover is finely cast with a pair of owl head, separated by raised flange and surmounted with a knob finial, all reserved on dense leiwen ground. The sides flanked by notched flanges. The slightly flared and short foot with decoration continued down from the body.