An imitation of an ancient Chinese jue wine vessel. The jue is a type of ancient Chinese vessel used to serve warm wine during ancestor worship ceremonies. It takes the form of an ovoid body supported by three splayed triangular legs, with a long curved spout liu on one side and a counterbalancing flange wei on the other. Many examples have two loop column shaped protuberances on the top of the vessel, which were probably used to enable the vessel to be lifted using leather straps. They are in effect a small Chinese equivalent of the ewer. Oriental Tableware And Decor, Imitations And Reproductions.