Lot 27 An archaic inscribed bronze wine beaker, Gu

An archaic inscribed bronze wine beaker, Gu

Late Shang Dynasty, 11th century BC

EUR 10,000

€10,000 - €20,000

H 28.5 cm

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A tall, slender ritual vessel used for serving wine in ancestral ceremonies. Characterized by its flared rim and narrow midsection, it reflects the refined proportions typical of the period. The surface is decorated with relief motifs including the taotie mask. Cast to the inside of the base with a single character.
**Literature**
Gu vessels are frequently found in association with jue wine cups in tomb assemblages, suggesting their complementary use in ritual drinking practices—likely as part of a coordinated set for heating, pouring, and consuming wine.
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【名称】
晚商青铜觚
【年代】
晚商，公元前11世纪
【描述】
一种高而细长的礼器，用于祭祀仪式中盛酒。其特征为外撇的口沿和狭窄的中部，反映了该时期的精致比例。表面饰有浮雕图案，包括饕餮纹。内底铸有一个单字。
**著录**
觚经常与爵一起出现在墓葬组合中，表明它们在礼仪饮酒中的互补使用——可能是作为加热、倒酒和饮酒的一套协调用具。