Bronze Gu Vase

Description:

Bronze Gu Vase, China, square, three-tier structure with flared rim, rectangular middle, and bottom divided by horizontal bands, each tier decorated with archaic taotie-style motifs and designs in eight sections separated by vertical flanges, ht. 11 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

rusting to surface, heavy encrustation to some area.


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