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A BRONZE ‘CARP’ PHOENIX-TAIL VASE
17TH CENTURY
清十七世紀 銅魚藻紋鳳尾瓶
The upper and lower sections of the vase are decorated with cartouches
enclosing carp swimming amidst rocks and weeds, encircled by stylised lotus
blooms with leafy scrolls. The base bears a three-character seal mark, reading
Qian Qing Gong, the Hall of Heavenly Purity.
18¡ in. (46.7 cm.) high
£6,000-8,000 $9,200-12,000
€8,200-11,000
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A RARE BRONZE BELL
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
明十七世紀 銅雙龍鈕鎛鐘
The bell is of typical form and divided into quadrants, with each top section
applied with nine bud-form bosses. Two stylised fower heads are cast to the
lower section. The handle is decorated with twin dragons.
16¿ in. (41 cm.) high
£4,000-6,000 $6,100-9,100
€5,500-8,200
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