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PROPERTY FROM A CANADIAN PRIVATE keyfret ground, the upper section with upright 明 銅舖首活環四方出戟大尊
COLLECTION leaves outlining low-relief confronting kuilong
A MASSIVE BRONZE BEAKER VASE on a scrollwork ground, the lower section with
MING DYNASTY suspended rounded lappets enclosing further
kuilong, the four vertical edges with pronounced
of archaistic fangzun form, rising from a square flanges terminating in points at the
spreading pedestal foot to a flaring square corners
trumpet mouth, bisected by a raised bulge Height 25½ in., 64.8 cm
between steps and a band of taotie, each side
cast with a lion-mask handle in high relief $ 8,000-12,000
suspending large loose rings against a diaper

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