Bronze Jue Ritual Cup

Description:

Bronze Jue Ritual Cup, China, tripod, with a dragon-head handle on one side and two poles with floral knobs near the mouth rim, decorated with an archaic taotie-style design in a frieze with two flanges, ht. 9 3/8 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

encrusted surface with applied verdigris and soiling.


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