A bronze libation cup in shape of an archaistic jue. 18th century - image-1

Lot 105 Dα

A bronze libation cup in shape of an archaistic jue. 18th century

Auction 1080 - overview Cologne
08.12.2016, 11:00 - Asian Art - Tibet/Nepal incl. Strebel Coll, Chinese Decorative Arts
Estimate: 600 € - 700 €

A bronze libation cup in shape of an archaistic jue. 18th century

A bronze libation cup in shape of an archaistic jue, the body with leiwen in relief supported by three curved blade feet, with one side handle, an illegible four-character mark formerly inlaid with silver beneath the spout and rounded tail, the rim surmounted by posts in shape of lotus bud stems. Very good shiny patina. 18th century.
Height 23.9 cm

Provenance

German private collection, collected in the past 40 years