AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, HU

Lot 20
03.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 8 125
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ID 432599
Lot 20 | AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, HU
Estimate value
£ 4 000 – 5 000
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, HU

MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

The vase is cast with two taotie mask loose ring handles beneath a pair of concentric raised ribs to the waisted neck. It is supported on a raised foot rim and the base has an incised two-character mark, bao yong, that may be translated as "to be used and treasured". The vessel has a rich, dark brown patina.

6 ½ in. (16.6 cm.) high

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