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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.

Unknown, Small Ritual Wine Warmer (Jue) with Mask, Early Shang dynasty, Erligang phase, circa 1700-1500 B.C., Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow, photo © Museum Associates / LACMA

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.