A cast bronze archaistic libation cup, jueQing dynasty
The deep U-shaped body of circular section raised on three faceted legs, a pair of capped posts rising near a channeled spout at one end of the mouth that terminates in a point at the opposite end, the exterior walls encircled with a leiwen band that passes through a loop handle on one side of the vessel (wear, dents).
5 1/2in (14cm) high