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An archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, Gu, possibly late Shang Dynasty.
Lähtöhinta
10 000 - 15 000 SEK
883 - 1 330 EUR
911 - 1 370 USD
Vasarahinta
28 000 SEK
Tietoa ostamisesta
Lisätietoja ja kuntoraportit
An archaic bronze ritual wine vessel, Gu, possibly late Shang Dynasty.
Tall shape with broad flared rim, decroted in relief with sylized patterins. Height 31,2 cm.
Wear, tarnished, polished.
Alkuperä - Provenienssi
A Swedish private collection.
Kirjallisuus
These vessels are one of the oldest forms in the Chinese archaic bronze repertoire and were produced specifically for rituals. They were originally glittering and golden brown in colour, and their robust shapes and bold designs were purposefully created to increase the dramatic effect in which they would appear from the billowing smoke during rituals performed by the priest from the front altar.
