Sale 5497
London, South Kensington
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14 May 2010
Price realised
GBP 2,250
Estimate
A BRONZE SQUARE SECTIONED HU VASE EARLY MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) With twin mythical beast handles, decorated to the neck and the foot with panels of taotie masks and further archaistic designs 11¼in. (28.5cm.) high
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