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

 Lot # 5519 
A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, HU    青銅蓋壺


  • Dimension: Height: 18 1/2 in (47 cm)
  • Estimate From: $300
  • Estimate To: $500

Of square section and raised on rectangular foot, the body cast with a band consisting of two swirling circles flanking a bovine mask on each side, all reserved on dense leiwen ground. Both sides mounted with arched handle of bovine mask design. The roof-formed cover is cast with similar decoration, and topped with a finial. The bottom bears six archaic character inscriptions.