A CHINESE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE RITUAL VESSEL GUI
Bronze gui decorated with large coiled dragons and protruding fangs are particularly characteristic of the early Western Zhou dynasty. This example shares the animal-form handles and prominent taotie design centred on a pronounced central flange on the main body of the vessel.
Dimension: L. 29 cm. W. 20.5 cm. H. 16 cm. Weight 3380 grams.

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