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A gOld ANd sIlVeR INlAId bRONZe VAse,
hu, MINg dyNAsTy
China, 16th – 17th century. Heavily cast, the rim decorated with
stylized chilong in relief over an incised leiwen band, the neck and
body of the archaistic vessel finely inlaid with dramatic taotie masks
surrounded by key fret patterns.
Provenance: British private collection. Acquired from Nicholas Pitcher,
London.
condition: Excellent condition with a fine dark patina, the base and
interior with verdigris, old wear and traces of use, minor firing flaws.
Scattered small nicks.
Weight: 2,544 g
Dimensions: Height 30.8 cm
Also note the cicada blades with dragon masks amid scroll patterns and the
curved handles in the form of dragons spewing fire.
Literature comparison: Compare with a closely related lei, dated to the 16th
century, at A & J Speelman, Chinese Works of Art, London 2008, no. 3, p. 12.

錯金銀雙耳壺，明代
中國，十六至十七世紀。壺體沉重，壺唇邊緣一圈雷紋底，上有螭龍紋。頸部和壺身
錯金銀饕餮紋。
來源：英國私人收藏。購於倫敦Nicholas Pitcher.
品相：狀況極好，細膩神色包漿，底座和壺内有銅綠，老磨損和使用痕跡，輕微燒製
瑕疵。 分散的小刻痕。
重量：2,544 克
尺寸：重量30.8 厘米
estimate euR 1.500,-
Starting price EUr 750,-

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