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Early Chinese Jue Copper Tripod Wine Vessel

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Early Chinese Jue Copper Tripod Wine Vessel
In this lot is an early Chinese Jue Tripod wine vessel. A Jue is a type of ancient Chinese vessel used to serve warm wine during ancestor-worship ceremonies. It takes the form of an oval body supported by three splayed triangular legs, with a long curved spout on one side and a counterbalancing flange on the other side. On the top of the vessel, there are often columns, which were probably used to enable the vessel to be lifted using leather straps. This piece shows great detail in its decorations around the body of the Jue. The Jue measures 9" tall, 13" around, and 5" deep.