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MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A SILVER AND GOLD-INLAID ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VESSEL, HU
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of flattened pear shape, the shoulders applied with mask-handles suspending loose rings, a third handle applied to one side, cast around the widest part and shoulders with bands of taotie masks, the waisted neck with a band of concentric circles, shoulder dent with related tear
11¾ in. (30 cm.) high
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
Of flattened pear shape, the shoulders applied with mask-handles suspending loose rings, a third handle applied to one side, cast around the widest part and shoulders with bands of taotie masks, the waisted neck with a band of concentric circles, shoulder dent with related tear
11¾ in. (30 cm.) high
Provenance
Charles J. Holmes
Special notice
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