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The Zi Kou Jue — 西周初 子口爵
The Zi Kou Jue

西周初 子口爵

An early Western Zhou dynasty ritual drinking vessel featuring a distinctive cup form with a pouring spout. The Zi Kou Jue represents an important bronze type from ancient Chinese civilization.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

POWER / CONQUEST: The Forging of Empires

September 20, 2022

Estimate: $40,000 – $60,000

Lot 4

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The Zi Kou Jue, 西周初 子口爵

An early Western Zhou dynasty ritual drinking vessel featuring a distinctive cup form with a pouring spout. The Zi Kou Jue represents an important bronze type from ancient Chinese civilization.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Western Zhou, Spout, Drinking Cup, Early Dynasty, Ritual Object, Ancient China, Bronze Vessel