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Small Ritual Wine Warmer (Jue) with MaskEarly Shang dynasty, Erligang phase, circa 1700-1500 B.C.

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Ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessel with three tapering legs, flared asymmetrical mouth with long spout, loop handle, and mottled blue-green patina with raised decorative band
Bronze ritual pouring vessel (jue) with green patina, standing on three slender pointed legs, featuring a wide flared spout, flat cap finial, and a band of raised taotie mask decoration around the body.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Small Ritual Wine Warmer (Jue) with Mask
Place Made
China
Date Made
Early Shang dynasty, Erligang phase, circa 1700-1500 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
5 5/8 x 5 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (14.29 x 13.97 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1993.223.1
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected 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.