California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 24, 2017  June 24, 2017

 Lot # 2090 
A BRONZE 'TAOTIE' WINE VESSEL AND COVER    商 青銅饕餮紋觶 帶銘文


  • Dimension: Height: 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm) Width: 4 1/3 in (11 cm)
  • Estimate From: $15000
  • Estimate To: $25000

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.