History & Language Figurines & Sculptures

The bronze Jue is a replica of a ceremonial three legged cup used to warm or serve wine by the Bronze Age Chinese of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties (2070BC - 256BC). Many similar pieces have been uncovered through excavation with a common three-legged design, long pouring spout and pair of posts on the rim. Like this replica, they are frequently decorated with fearsome patterns of mythical, gluttonous beasts or taotie.