Sujet
Bronze jue with traditional rounded base, Anyang period, Shang dynasty, China, c12th century BC. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Bronze jue with traditional rounded base, Anyang period, Shang dynasty, China, c12th century BC. A standard bronze jue with clearly articulated shape and rounded egg-shaped base. The body stands on three narrow blade-shaped legs. A spout and a neat pointed rear balance the legs. The bowed handle has a small buffalo head at its top. The decoration consists of a taotie (monster mask) face on each side in dismembered form, the elements forming standing birds all against a neat leiwen ground. The elements of the faces also carry intaglio lines. The smooth surface is dark grey, with areas of rough and smooth green patina.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
1200 av. J.-C.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B72_123
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
17,9Mo (619,6Ko) / 18,7cm x 24,0cm / 2213 x 2830 (300dpi)