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Bronze animal head cover in the style of Shang and Zhou dynasties

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques - China Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:2,600.00 - 4,800.00 USD
Bronze animal head cover in the style of Shang and Zhou dynasties
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A bronze ritual wine vessel (you) in the style of the Shang or Western Zhou dynasties, featuring a rectangular body and a dramatic beast-head lid. The body is intricately cast with taotie masks, thunder patterns, and fine linear motifs typical of early Chinese bronze artistry. The lid is adorned with a fierce mythical beast’s head and detailed scale-like crest, functioning both as a handle and a lid ornament. The patina is aged and mottled with verdigris, enhancing the vessel’s antique aesthetic.