A CHINESE BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL JUE

Its deep cylindrical body rising from three splayed triangular blade legs to a pointed rim opposite a guttered spout flanked by a pair of posts capped with conical finials, the exterior cast with two taotie masks with bulging eyes, one side set with a loop handle. An archaic bronze tripod used in ritual ceremony. Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) or older. Condition: Nice patina commensurate with age, in great condition.
Height: 7 1/2"， 19 cm; Width: 6 1/2"， 16.5 cm.
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