A RARE ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, YOU

A RARE ARCHAIC BRONZE RITUAL WINE VESSEL, YOU
Warring States period, 5th/4th century B.C.
Of cylindrical form with a broad raised band encircling the gently flared mouth, supported on three cabriole feet in the form of rams, the sides set with two opposing taotie loop handles suspending loose rings, attached to chains from a double-headed dragon bail handle, the handle further attached by chain to the low domed cover cast with a band of archaic scrolls enclosed within raised bands encircling the loop finial, the malachite encrustation polished to give the surfaces a milky green patina.
10 1/2in (26.7cm) high