Shang Ritual Wine Vessel (Yayi jia)
Shang Ritual Wine Vessel (Yayi jia)
Lot. 28020948/300
Start the . 10 Abr 2024 17:55 PM
Finish. 26 Dic 2024 02:13 AM
Description.
Most vessels of this type were used to serve mulled wine during Shang rituals. For this reason, the bronze vessel has a tripod base. A fire was simply placed on top of it to maintain the temperature. The decoration consists mainly of taotie masks and geometric patterns in relief on a plain background. The handle starts from the mouth of the vessel in the shape of a mythological beast and ends at the central body of the vessel or jar. This body is decorated with three hard-stone plaques decorated and set in the same bronze. A possible Shang Dynasty reproduction.
It shows generalized wear and flaws on one of the sides.
Height: 16.5 x 6.8 cm