1) Gu Vessel, 2) Jue Vessel
Unknown Artist
- Art Funded
- 2011
- Dimensions
- 1) height: 24 cm, 2) height: 18 cm
- Presented by
- Irene Noel-Baker through The Art Fund
It has an obscured inscription which will hopefully be uncovered during conservation, and potentially this could create a link between this piece and other bronze vessels of the period. The jue vessel features a proto-character near the handle, which could be an invaluable tool to link this vessel with others in collections around the world. Both works are presented by Irene Noel-Baker in memory of Barbro Sonander.
Provenance
Barbro Sonander, Peking circa 1953-1956; by descent to donor Irene Noel-Baker.