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Extremely Rare Late Shang Dynasty Inlaid Bronze Gu Vessel

About the Item

Of classic trumpet form, with a round, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth. Two sets of large, well defined fanged and horned taotie masks cast in high relief over a Leiwen ground serve as the main decorative motif on the foot and body. The neck and mouth decorated with four blades with Leiwen, cast in low relief. Narrow bands of opposing horned dragons have been cast above the taotie on the foot, and below the blades. Four protruding, notched flanges run the entire height of the beaker, separating and bisecting each taotie mask, and bisecting each blade. Inlays of turquoise, malachite and jade have been applied to fill the entire of the Leiwen ground, and is visible under magnification. Remnants of gilding are also visible under magnification. The mate to this piece was sold at Bonhams, London in May, 2011, with a Warren King provenance, 1969.

Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
Style:
Archaistic (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Jade,Malachite,Cast,Gilt,Inlay
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
12th-11th Century BCE
Condition:
Repaired: Repairs and restorations as expected. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. The mouth with some denting, repairs, and punctures, with one loose circular section, approximately 1in. in diameter. The body and base intact, with some loss to the design from oxidation.
Seller Location:
Austin, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU89475143213

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