Bronze Vase

Description:

Bronze Vase, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644),of archaic drinking vessel gu shape, the bulbous midsection crisply cast with a band of stylized taotie masks on a key-fret ground, kui dragon band around the splayed foot and flaring neck, flanked by small foo dog mask lugs with pendants, ht. 8 5/8 in.
Estimate $200-300

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