The Finer Collection of Bronzes and Hand Warmers - 11th November 2025
Lot 6
A CHINESE BRONZE PEAR-SHAPED VASE
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £279
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Description
A CHINESE BRONZE PEAR-SHAPED VASE
YUAN/EARLY MING DYNASTY
With a waisted neck decorated with a band of taotie masks and with two dragon head-shaped handles and a flared rim, with a paper label for the Finer Collection 'CB 117', 2.1kg, 26.7cm.
Provenance: previously from the estate of Anthony Wingate.
Cf. R Kerr, Later Chinese Bronzes, pp.46-49 for a comparable example.
元/明早期 銅獸耳瓶
From the Finer Collection of later bronzes and hand warmers.