California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Apr. 18, 2015  Apr. 18, 2015

 Lot # 5469 
A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL AND COVER, YOU    青銅鳳紋提梁卣


  • Dimension: Height: 10 3/4 in (27.3 cm)
  • Estimate From: $500
  • Estimate To: $800

Of broad oval shaped body, the vessel is cast standing on spreading foot ring, the sides cast with arched handle terminating in ram masks. The high domed cover is surmounted with a flared finial. It is decorated around the main body and cover in relief with stylized phoenix pairs on the front and back reserved on leiwen ground, with a band of scrolling mythical beast confronting a raised bovine mask. The exterior of the cover top with inscriptions. The vessel has extensive mottled green patina with malachite encrustations.