Lot Essay
Compare the similar mythical beasts cast in relief which decorate the faceted sides of a hu-form vase dated to the 17th century illustrated by M. Goedhuis, Chinese and Japanese Bronzes, 1989, no. 48.
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17TH/18TH CENTURY
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AN UNUSUAL GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE OVIOD JAR
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The sides applied with three different mythical beasts separated by clouds, splashed irregularly allover with gold in contrast to the olive-gold patina, the base cast with an apochryphal Xuande mark
9½ in. (24.2 cm.) high
17TH/18TH CENTURY
The sides applied with three different mythical beasts separated by clouds, splashed irregularly allover with gold in contrast to the olive-gold patina, the base cast with an apochryphal Xuande mark
9½ in. (24.2 cm.) high