Asian Art Day One - 19th May 2010

Lot 255

A Chinese bronze archaistic gui

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2200

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Description

A Chinese bronze archaistic gui, with dragon handles, the bodies cast in relief with bands of stylized mythical beasts and with a further band to the flared foot, the interior cast with three characters, probably 17th century, old damage and casting faults, 31cm. Provenance: The Earl of Clanwilliam.