Chinese Bronze Ware Ritual WINE Multi Headed BEAST Sheep Lidded GUANG Vessel

Chinese ritual bronze Guang wine vessel, a type of ewer primarily used during the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties. This is an antique replica featuring heavy green/turquoise patina and showing relief archaic symbols accented by gilt. 

Elaborate vessel with multi-beast composite shape. The removable lid forms the back and head of a 2 headed horned beast resembling a bull, while the opposite end acts as a spout or handle shaped like a secondary mythical creature resembling a sheep

Measures 10" x 3" x 7 1/2" tall.

Excellent condition

10841-12