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A Cast Silver "JU" China, Circa 1900 Height: 7,5cm (3,0inches) This striking piece is an archaistic example of a Jue (爵) ritual wine vessel, a form with origins dating back to the Neolithic period (c. 2500–2000 BC) and made famous by the ritual bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (c. 1600–256 BC).Tripod vessel with an oval-shaped body, standing on three elegantly splayed, tapering legs. The body features the characteristic long, curved pouring spout (liu 流) balanced by a pointed tail (wei 尾) on the opposite side. The Jue was historically one of the most important vessels in the Chinese bronze ritual set, originally used for warming and pouring fermented millet wine in ceremonies honoring ancestors and deities. Its distinct, complex form was revived during later dynasties, including the Qing (1644–1912), often as a symbol of scholarship, antiquity, and cultural heritage. This silver version, dating to the late Qing dynasty, is a fine example of the archaistic style popular among wealthy collectors and officials, reflecting a deep reverence for China's Bronze Age past. (Height: 7,5cm (3,0inches)) French private collection Dimensions: Height: 7.5cm (3.0inches)

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Silver