A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL AND COVER, HU LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD, 6TH CENTURY BC The pear-shaped vessel is cast in intaglio with a band of feline figures facing in the same direction interrupted by two loop handles on the shoulder below a band of interlocking bird scroll on the neck. A third loop handle is on the lower body below a band of dense interlocking bird and dragon scroll, and detached lappets formed by confronted dragons pendent from a raised band. The slightly domed cover has two small loops suspending loose rings and is cast in the center with an interlocking dragon medallion encircled by a band of further interlocking dragons. The surface has a mottled light-green patina with areas of malachite encrustation. 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high Provenance Acquired in New Jersey, 1999.
A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL AND COVER, HU LATE SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD, 6TH CENTURY BC The pear-shaped vessel is cast in intaglio with a band of feline figures facing in the same direction interrupted by two loop handles on the shoulder below a band of interlocking bird scroll on the neck. A third loop handle is on the lower body below a band of dense interlocking bird and dragon scroll, and detached lappets formed by confronted dragons pendent from a raised band. The slightly domed cover has two small loops suspending loose rings and is cast in the center with an interlocking dragon medallion encircled by a band of further interlocking dragons. The surface has a mottled light-green patina with areas of malachite encrustation. 11 ¾ in. (29.8 cm.) high Provenance Acquired in New Jersey, 1999.
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