A RARE COPPER-INLAID BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, HU WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC) The bronze vessel is inlaid with copper in seven registers, including confronted pairs of antlered deer flanked by addorsed pairs of birds, confronted dragons flanked by scrolls, and stylized taotie masks flanked by kui dragons. The shoulders are set on each side with a beast-mask handle suspending a loose ring. 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high
A RARE COPPER-INLAID BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, HU WARRING STATES PERIOD (475-221 BC) The bronze vessel is inlaid with copper in seven registers, including confronted pairs of antlered deer flanked by addorsed pairs of birds, confronted dragons flanked by scrolls, and stylized taotie masks flanked by kui dragons. The shoulders are set on each side with a beast-mask handle suspending a loose ring. 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high
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