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A PAIR OF LARGE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VASES, HU
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 銅仿古饕餮紋雙耳活環壺一對

Each vase has twin circular handles at the shoulders, with moveable rings, and kuilong design at the
vertical lip. The neck and upper body are fnely decorated with bands of taotie masks, archaistic dragons
and lappets on a leiwen ground, with geometric blade designs extending down the rounded body.

Each 18º in. (46.2 cm.) high (2)

£6,000-10,000 $9,200-15,000
€8,200-14,000

PROVENANCE:

From the collection of a distinguished European Lady, acquired between 1970 and 1976.

來源: 歐洲私人珍藏，於1970-1976年間購入

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