Asian Works of Art Online
Description:
Bronze Vase, China, flattened pear-shape with dish-shape banded mouth, resting on a straight stem foot, with two dragon-head handles to slightly waisted neck, decorated in relief with archaic-style taotie animal mask friezes and bands, four-character Wanli mark on base, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
surface dirt, minor casting flaws, otherwise in good condition, wt. approx. 6.9 lb.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.