1213
An Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Gu
Height 11 in., 28 cm.
Estimate: $10,000-$15,000
Sold
$10,000
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height 11 in., 28 cm.
Description
An Archaic Bronze Wine Vessel, Gu
LATE SHANG DYNASTY (C. 1300-1046 B.C.)
商晚期 青銅饕餮紋觚
銘文：木父乙
having a fluted trumpet mouth cast with four tapering blades against a leiwen ground, and a narrower base meeting at a central section composed of quadrilateral panes meeting at notched ribbed flanges that extend to the foot, the reverse cast with a three-character inscription. The vessel having an emerald mottled patina.
銘文：木父乙
having a fluted trumpet mouth cast with four tapering blades against a leiwen ground, and a narrower base meeting at a central section composed of quadrilateral panes meeting at notched ribbed flanges that extend to the foot, the reverse cast with a three-character inscription. The vessel having an emerald mottled patina.
Height 11 in., 28 cm.
Property from a Private Northeastern Collection
Condition
In overall good stable and structurally sound condition, the surface with deep patina, green and slight white encrustations. Faint surface marks at the interior mouth. The lower lobe having a small puncture near the foot. Weight 2 lb 5 oz.
Provenance
Acquired from a Private Boston Collection
Acquired prior to 2000
Acquired prior to 2000