Pair of Archaic-style Gilt-metal Ritual Vessels and Covers, China, Eastern Zhou style, hu-form, decorated with bands of engraved geometric designs, inlaid with red and blue beads, applied taotie masks on shoulder, each with a loose ring, the cover with three openwork knobs, ht. 18 3/8 in. Estimate $300-500 streaks of thick rusting, some patinas, heavy soiling particularly to the interior. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
