California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Feburary 26, 2022  Feburary 26, 2022

 Lot # 3061 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE 'TAOTIE' WINE VESSEL AND COVER    商 八字銘文 青銅饕餮紋卣


  • Dimension: Height: 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm) Width: 4 1/3 in (11 cm)
  • Estimate From: $5000
  • Estimate To: $8000

The pear-shaped body is raised on a spreading foot, decorated with a single frieze of taotie mask. The cover has slightly waisted sides and a domed top surmounted by a looped handle, cast with a band of match stylized match taotie design. An eight-character inscription is cast inside the cover. Shang Dynasty period.


來源:紐約市重要私人藏家提供
Provenance: From a private New York City collection