Lot 851 | Ritual wine cup (Jue) and censer

RITUAL WINE CUP (JUE) AND CENSER.

Origin: China.
Date: Qing dynasty.
Technique: Bronze with dark patina.
Description: Jue cup: On three outward curved legs. The body in fine relief with birds, dragons and
zoomorphic forms in lancet leaves. Side handles originating from animal mouths, two small
mushroom-shaped handles on top. At the longer spout between the lancet leaves two
inscriptions, but rubbed. Censer: Bulbous shape with slightly protruding lip, on flat
bottom. On the body a wide band, on the underside offset with an fine edge. In bas-relief
archaising patterns with stylized birds.
Measurement: H.15.2cm/9.8cm, Ø 18cm.
Condition A/B.

Provenance:
-Private collection Northern Germany. The family lived in China from 1925-35.