CHINESE Archaic Bronze Ware GUI Western Zho Style Ritual Food Bowl Vessel

Chinese archaic style bronze Gui ritual food vessel. This an antique replica of a vessel from the Shang or Western Zhou Dynasty. These vessels were designed to hold and serve grain as part of ancestral ceremonial rituals

Features prominent figural handles shaped like mythical beasts and is decorated with Taotie animal masks and archaic symbols in relief and heavy green patina.

Measures 7" tall x 13 1/2" x 9"

Excellent condition

10841-9