MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
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A BRONZE 'BIXIE' WATER POT AND DROPPER
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The standing mythical beast with long horns has an oblong cup projecting below a small hole in its mouth. The haunches are decorated with scrolls and a cylindrical water dropper fits into an opening in the back of the hollow body.
6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm.) long
MING DYNASTY (1368-1644)
The standing mythical beast with long horns has an oblong cup projecting below a small hole in its mouth. The haunches are decorated with scrolls and a cylindrical water dropper fits into an opening in the back of the hollow body.
6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm.) long
Provenance
Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978) Collection.
Brought to you by
Rufus Chen (陳嘉安)
Head of Sale, AVP, Specialist