Bidspirit auction | Chinese Archaistic Bronze Gu Wine

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Gu Wine Beaker Vessel - Chinese Late Ming or Early Qing dynasty archaistic bronze ritual wine vessels (gu) or altar beaker vases, ca. 17th century. Featuring a wide mouth flaring from a narrow central stem, and a splayed base. The mid-section cast with taotie masks. Height: 11 1/4 in x diameter: 6 in. Condition: Along the mid-section of the vase, there is a vertical crack, measuring approximately 1 3/4 inches in length. Along the footrim, there are several small to moderate losses. Small, scattered losses to the finish or patina. Light accretions and dust gathered along recessed areas.