California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 April 1, 2023 3:00PM PDT  April 1, 2023 3:00PM PDT

 Lot # 1027 
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE 'TAOTIE' WINE VESSEL AND COVER    西周 青銅饕餮紋卣 (共十六字銘文)


  • Dimension: Height: 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm) Width: 4 1/3 in (11 cm)
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $20000

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 and on the bottom of the interior. Western Zhou Dynasty period.


來源:紐約重要私人收藏,購於1992年以前
Provenance: Important private collection,New York City, acquired in New York prior to 1992.