Lot 988. A bronze ritual tripod wine vesse, jue, Late Shang dynasty, 13th-12th century BC; 7½ in. (19 cm.) high. Estimate $20,000 - USD 30,000. Price realised USD 50,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The vessel is raised on three blade-form supports,...

Lot 987. A bronze ritual tripod wine vesse, gu, Late Shang dynasty, 12th-11th century BC; 10¾ in. (27.3 cm.) high. Estimate $30,000 - USD 40,000. Price realised USD 137,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The trumpet-shaped neck is cast with four cicada...

Lot 985. A bronze ritual tripod wine vesse, jue, Shang dynasty, 13th-12th century; 7¾ in. (19.7 cm.) high. Estimate $30,000 - USD 40,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014 The vessel has a deep body raised on three tall blade-shaped...