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Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze)
6166230 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The animal is cast standing foursquare and fitted with an elongated cover ending in a rams head with prominent C-shaped horns. The top of the cover is decorated with a pair of kui dragons and a taotie mask and is set with a standing kui dragon with curling tail and a small standing bird at the center. The body is cast on each side with a large crested bird, its clawed foot extending downward onto the legs of the ram and its elongated tail curling around the rams haunch. The chest of the ram is further decorated with a pair of crouching tigers. All of the decoration is cast in shallow relief and reserved on leiwen grounds. The patina is of yellowish-brown color.); Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright
Media ID 22564758
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
East Asian Gong Horn Horns Ram Form Rams Vessels Wine Vessel
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This print showcases a remarkable Ritual ram-form wine vessel from the Shang Dynasty in China. Standing at a modest length of 22 cm, this bronze masterpiece is an exquisite example of ancient Chinese craftsmanship. The vessel features an intricately designed cover that culminates in the majestic head of a ram, complete with its distinctive C-shaped horns. Adorning the top of the cover are mythical kui dragons and a taotie mask, while a standing kui dragon with an elegant curling tail and a small bird take center stage. On either side of the vessel's body, large crested birds are depicted, their clawed feet extending onto the legs of the ram and their elongated tails gracefully curling around its haunches. The chest of the ram is further embellished with crouching tigers, adding to its ornate beauty. Cast in shallow relief against leiwen grounds, all these intricate decorations create a stunning visual spectacle. The patina on this piece has taken on a beautiful yellowish-brown hue over time. This photograph captures every minute detail and allows us to appreciate not only the skillful artistry but also gain insight into ancient Chinese rituals and cultural symbolism. It serves as both an educational tool for understanding history and as an awe-inspiring work of art that transcends time.
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