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A RARE ALOESWOOD FAUX-BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VASE
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The pear-shaped vase is carved to the exterior in high relief with three bands
of kui-dragons set against a classic scroll ground, and a band with three taotie
masks. The neck is detailed with two mythical beast handles.
8Ω in. (21. 6 cm.) high
£20,000-30,000 US$25,000-37,000
€23,000-34,000
清十八/十九世紀 沉香木雕饕餮紋仿古雙獸耳瓶
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