Important Chinese & International Works of Art 2018-03-25
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/24/2018
SHANG DYNASTY BRONZE 'YOU' VESSEL
Chinese Shang Dynasty bronze you vessel; the pear-form body and domed cover framed by a border of hook-like flanges, and surmounted by a tall arched handle secured at two zoomorphic loops to the neck; each side of the body cast in high relief with a humanoid face crested by an animal mask; the cover similarly decorated on each side, and surmounted by an animal-form finial; H: 13" (overall, approx.)
PROVENANCE:
Collection of Michael and Marie Fiorello;
Collection of Michael Egan, acquired from the above
$30,000 - 50,000\n