Asian Art II - 15th November 2016
Lot 417
A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VASE 17TH CENTURY The pear-shaped body with flanges to each side
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500
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Description
A SMALL CHINESE BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VASE
17TH CENTURY
The pear-shaped body with flanges to each side, decorated in relief with taotie masks divided by concentric bands and a pair of mythical creatures, all reserved on key fret grounds, the flaring neck with lug handles, 16.3cm.
Provenance: the collection of Jamieson Ritchie. Purchased by Bluett & Sons from Sotheby's, 27th October 1944, lot 69 for £7. The collection of Basil Drewe, purchased from Bluett & Sons, 7th May 1946, for £10:10, and thence by descent.
Cf. R Davids & D Jellinek, Provenance, p.374 for further information about Jamieson Ritchie.