AN ARCHAISTIC PARCEL-GILT GU-FORM VASE
AN ARCHAISTIC PARCEL-GILT GU-FORM VASE
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AN ARCHAISTIC PARCEL-GILT GU-FORM VASE

17TH-18TH CENTURY

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AN ARCHAISTIC PARCEL-GILT GU-FORM VASE
17TH-18TH CENTURY
Inspired by Shang dynasty prototypes, the vessel is cast on the neck with upright blades above a band of confronted birds, with taotie masks on the center section, and the flared foot with a band of cicadas on a diaper ground. The base is cast with an apocryphal Xuande mark.
10 in. high (25.4 cm.) high, fitted cloth box inscribed by Zoroku (I or II)

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