Dimension: H: 8 in (20.4 cm) W: 7 1/8 in (18.2 cm)
Estimate From: $20000
Estimate To: $25000
This vessel is raised on three blade-shaped legs and is crisply cast in relief with two taotie masks reserved on leiwen band divided by notched flanges. One taotie mask is reserved centering a flange and the other divided by C-shaped handle surmounted by a bovine head. A pair of conical shaped posts emerge from the mouth rim. The surface and interior include malachite encrustation. Late Shang Dynasty Period.
