The Finer Collection of Bronzes and Hand Warmers - 11th November 2025
Lot 5
A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE GARLIC-MOUTH VASE
Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £699
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Description
A CHINESE PARCEL-GILT BRONZE GARLIC-MOUTH VASE
LATE MING DYNASTY
The compressed globular body rising from tall straight foot to a long neck terminating with a lobed 'garlic-head' mouth, the exterior of the body decorated with gilt whorls, with a paper label for the Finer Collection 'CB 37', 2.1kg, 32.5cm.
Cf. Bonhams London, Michael Goedhuis: Brush and Bronze, 17th May 2023, lot 365 for a related pair of vases.
明晚期 銅灑金蒜頭瓶
From the Finer Collection of later bronzes and hand warmers.