Chinese Neolithic Tripod Ritual Gui Vessel
browse these categories for related items...
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1372006
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1372006
Zentner Collection
View Seller Profile
5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.653.5181
Guest Book
View Seller Profile
5757 Horton Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.653.5181
Guest Book
SOLD
Chinese Neolithic tripod earthenware ewer (gui) of the Dawenkou culture (4th-3rd millennium BCE) meant for use in religious ceremonies. The vessel has a flared, upwards pointing mouth with a single ribbed handle on its back, ribbing along the body's edges, and its tripod legs are dramatically tapered to the feet.
Dimensions: 4.5" x 3" x 5.25" H
Dimensions: 4.5" x 3" x 5.25" H