Lot Essay
Yi were used to pour water. Related examples were sold at Christie's New York, 1-2 April 2009, lots 210 and 211.
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ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-256 BC)
Details
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL POURING VESSEL, YI
ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-256 BC)
The deep oval-shaped body is cast with a pouring aperture in the form of a scaly monster head with prominent eyes and fanged teeth. It is supported on three legs and the beast is applied with a tail in the form of a ring-shaped handle.
8 in. (20.3 cm.) long
ZHOU DYNASTY (1100-256 BC)
The deep oval-shaped body is cast with a pouring aperture in the form of a scaly monster head with prominent eyes and fanged teeth. It is supported on three legs and the beast is applied with a tail in the form of a ring-shaped handle.
8 in. (20.3 cm.) long
Provenance
Private European Collection, acquired by the vendor's father (d.1996) who was the Belgian Consul in China from 1948-52.
Literature
Eleanor Consten, Das Alte China, Stuttgart, 1958, no. 50.
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