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WESTERN ZHOU PATINATED BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, JUE

Chinese Mid-Western Zhou Dynasty Patinated Bronze Tripod Wine Vessel, Jue. Jue was a drinking vessel in ancient China, called Jue cup, which was the symbol of the Title Status in monarchy countries. This Jue cup has three legs, one of which is inscribed as royal tribute. It is pointed at the front and tilted at the back. The round and slightly-deep belly is decorated with cloud patterns. The three legs are knife shaped and pointed. Crusted golden russet-greyish to attractive turquoise sea blue molted patina covers the vessels body. Dignified and simple, it has high research and collection value.