LOT # 9920
ARCHAIC BRONZE CAST 'HORSE' RITUAL VESSEL, GONG
商代 大青銅兕觥
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Dimension:
Height: 11 in (27.9 cm) Length: 12 1/2 in (31.8 cm) Width: 6 in (15.2 cm)
Estimated Price:
$3500 - $4500
Shang Dynasty period.
觥為商周時期重要酒器，是為禮器一種，現在經常所說的觥籌交錯的觥即是這件東西 ，因此器物流傳存世稀少，故每次出現都會引起收藏界的轟動。此觥蓋一兕型，觥身飾鳳鳥紋，一獸首鋬，觥內還有銘文若干，意義重大，十分難得。
The archaic bronze cast ritual vessel gong shaped similar to a mythical horse, the body cast with intricate archaic patterns including beasts, birds, ruyi, dragons, and more, the back opens up to hollow interior with inscription.
Height: 11 in (27.9 cm) Length: 12 1/2 in (31.8 cm) Width: 6 in (15.2 cm)
Estimated Price:
$3500 - $4500
Shang Dynasty period.
觥為商周時期重要酒器，是為禮器一種，現在經常所說的觥籌交錯的觥即是這件東西 ，因此器物流傳存世稀少，故每次出現都會引起收藏界的轟動。此觥蓋一兕型，觥身飾鳳鳥紋，一獸首鋬，觥內還有銘文若干，意義重大，十分難得。
The archaic bronze cast ritual vessel gong shaped similar to a mythical horse, the body cast with intricate archaic patterns including beasts, birds, ruyi, dragons, and more, the back opens up to hollow interior with inscription.