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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL AND COVER, GUANG
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of ewer shape with pouring rim and animal-head handle, cast with dissolved taotie masks divided by fluted vertical flanges, the cover formed by a two-headed mythical beast with horns and gilded eyes, the bronze with an archaistic-induced patina with areas of malachite encrustation
7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of ewer shape with pouring rim and animal-head handle, cast with dissolved taotie masks divided by fluted vertical flanges, the cover formed by a two-headed mythical beast with horns and gilded eyes, the bronze with an archaistic-induced patina with areas of malachite encrustation
7¼ in. (18.5 cm.) high
Provenance
The Hon. Mrs. Nellie Ionides
Charles J. Holmes
Charles J. Holmes
Special notice
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