"Bronze Tripod Cup "jue" China Ming Period (1368 - 1644)"
"Jue" tripod cup China Ming period (1368 - 1644) Subject taking the shape of the Jue jugs of the Shang dynasty Resting on three blade-shaped feet, the body decorated with archaic taotie masks and archaic friezes A handle decorated with a bovine head on one side. Under the handle, an inscription is visible in relief Bronze with black patina oxidized with green Period of the beginning of the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) Dimensions 18 x 17 x 8 cm excellent condition (see photos) Comes from a private French collection