Description:
Bronze Jue Wine Cup, China, late Shang Dynasty, with a deep U-shaped body and a C-shape handle, resting on three three-sided feet, ht. 7 3/8, wd. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,200-1,500
heavy metal rusting and encrustations on surface; repairs to mouth rim.
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