Asian Art II - 23rd May 2013

Lot 665

A Chinese bronze archaistic vessel

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £750

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Description

A Chinese bronze archaistic vessel, gui probably 17th century, raised on a high foot, the body cast with taotie mask designs on a key fret ground, the C-shaped handles formed as fabulous animals, the interior with an inscription which reads bo zuo yi, 17cm across.