Lot Essay
A very similar fanggu to the present lot was sold as part of the Ulrich Hausmann Collection at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 8 October 2014, lot 3352.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC ‘TAOTIE’ VASE, FANGGU
MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY
Details
A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC ‘TAOTIE’ VASE, FANGGU
MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY
The square-section vase is crisply decorated with low flanges at each of the edges, the flaring neck is decorated to each side with a stiff leaf band above a band of halved mythical beasts amongst tumultuous waves which is repeated on the high foot. The angular middle section is decorated with low relief with a taotie mask, with the facial details in relief. The vase is fitted with a removable Japanese bronze lining for floral arrangements.
8 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) high, Japanese wood box
MING DYNASTY, 15TH-16TH CENTURY
The square-section vase is crisply decorated with low flanges at each of the edges, the flaring neck is decorated to each side with a stiff leaf band above a band of halved mythical beasts amongst tumultuous waves which is repeated on the high foot. The angular middle section is decorated with low relief with a taotie mask, with the facial details in relief. The vase is fitted with a removable Japanese bronze lining for floral arrangements.
8 ¾ in. (22.5 cm.) high, Japanese wood box
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