3PC. ARCHAIC STYLE CHINESE VESSELS: Three incredible pieces of cast bronze. Comprising; 1) Ritual wine vessel in the shape of a buffalo with 3 spouts, & 3 lids. Having multiple Taotie faces at each side and eight columns of characters across the throat. Approx. 15'' h x 10.5'' w x 5'' d. 2) Wine vessel (Hu) with crane & lotus lid, tiger handles, and bands of interlacing relief design. The bottom band composed of snakes forming Taotie faces. Approx. 12'' h x 7'' w x 5.5'' d. 3) Vessel with lid and chain link handle. Approx. 7.5'' h x 5'' w x 4'' d.
CONDITION: Minor loss of material, wear commensurate with age and use.