Small Ritual Wine Warmer (Jue) with Masks

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Small Ritual Wine Warmer (Jue) with Masks

China, probably Henan Province, Late Shang dynasty, middle or late Anyang phase, circa 1200-1050 B.C.
Tools and Equipment
Cast bronze
7 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 6 5/8 in. (19.05 x 9.53 x 16.83 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow (AC1993.223.2)
Chinese Art
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China.  Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.
  • Kuwayama, George.  The Joy of Collecting:  Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection.  Los Angeles, CA:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.