Asian Art I - 18th May 2011

Lot 223

A Chinese bronze archaistic gui probably 17th century

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £1000

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Description

A Chinese bronze archaistic gui probably 17th century, 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, old damage and casting faults, 31cm. Provenance: The Earl of Clanwilliam.