拍品專文
Compare the similar gu illustrated by M. Sullivan, Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades in the Collection of Sir Alan and Lady Barlow, London, 1963, pl. 148a.
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LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 11TH CENTURY BC
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A BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, GU
LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 11TH CENTURY BC
Of tall, slender trumpet form, the upper section flat-cast with four leiwen-filled blades above a small band of serpent-like dragons, the central section with two taotie masks divided and separated by notched flanges, as are the narrow band of dragons and the two taotie masks on the spreading pedestal foot, with dark olive-green patina and malachite encrustation
13in. (33cm.) high, box
LATE SHANG DYNASTY, 11TH CENTURY BC
Of tall, slender trumpet form, the upper section flat-cast with four leiwen-filled blades above a small band of serpent-like dragons, the central section with two taotie masks divided and separated by notched flanges, as are the narrow band of dragons and the two taotie masks on the spreading pedestal foot, with dark olive-green patina and malachite encrustation
13in. (33cm.) high, box