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

 Lot # 5566 
A BRONZE RITUAL FOOD VESSEL, GUI    青銅簋帶銘文


  • Dimension: Height: 6 5/8 in (16.8)
  • Estimate From: $400
  • Estimate To: $600

Raised on high foot ring, the body and foot cast with a band of raised whorl roundels and four crescent motif flanking a raised roundles, centered by a bovine mask on each side, with a band of vertical ribs on the body. The large handles are cast in the form of tusked animal heads with upright horns, swallowing birds whose beaks just emerge from their jaws; below the handles are decorated with bird's wings, bodies and tails. The bronze has mottled patina and extensive encrustation. The interior with eight character inscriptions.