A Large Ritual Food Vessel with Taotie-masks
Lot-No. 641
Proceeds : 1.500 €
China. Bronze. Rectangular archaistic form. Based on four flat feet with wave-relief, the wall with continous relief of 'taotie-motifs' against meander ground, two large sculptural 'taotie' masks to the narrow sides. Inscription at the bottom side. H. 12 cm, l. 57 cm, w. 31,5 cm. Weight around 11,3 kg. -
A Large Ritual Food Vessel with Taotie-masks
A Large Ritual Food Vessel with Taotie-masks
Lot-No. 641
Proceeds : 1.500 €
China. Bronze. Rectangular archaistic form. Based on four flat feet with wave-relief, the wall with continous relief of 'taotie-motifs' against meander ground, two large sculptural 'taotie' masks to the narrow sides. Inscription at the bottom side. H. 12 cm, l. 57 cm, w. 31,5 cm. Weight around 11,3 kg. -
