Barrel - Bronze, Copper

Lot: Chinese ritual bronze 'Jue' with archaic inscription

Detailed bronze ritual wine vessel, crafted in the style of the early Chinese dynasties. The 'Jue' is characterized by its functional design for ceremonially heating and pouring wine.

Features
• Design: Equipped with a pronounced pouring spout, a raised tail, and three spread-out legs.
• Inscription: On one of the legs there is a cast inscription in archaic seal script visible, which refers to historical clan records.
• Decoration: The central band of the barrel is decorated with an abstract geometric relief (Leiwen pattern or 'thunder pattern').
• Patina: The object is covered with an intense blue-green oxidation layer