A Chinese Bronze Tapir-Form Covered Vessel

A Chinese Bronze Tapir-Form Covered Vessel 20th Century standing foursquare with head raised, the large almond-shaped eyes widely opened, the body decorated with archaistic motifs. Height 6 1/2 in., 1

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Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of animal-form, with dragon-motif handle; showing protruding flanges to cover and body; L: 12" approx.

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of globular form set upon a tripod base; showing four taotie-mask handles pending loose rings; with four stylized dragon finials to cover; H: 13 3/4" &#40

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of animal-form, with dragon-motif handle; showing protruding flanges to cover and body; L: 12" approx

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of animal-form, with dragon mask handle; the body showing designs of various animals on a diaper patterned ground; L: 13" (approx.)

Chinese bronze covered vessel; of lotus form; the body exhibiting blooming petals; the openwork cover resembling the pod; all resting atop three lotus stems; D: 5 1/2" (approx.)

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of ovoid form, with articulate handle; showing animal-motif designs to body, with protruding flanges to sides and cover; H: 13" approx

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of yu-form, with articulate handle; the body and cover showing designs of various animals reserved on a diaper patterned ground; interspersed by protruding fl

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of bird-form; the plumes featuring diaper patterned designs; with dragon-motif finial to head; H: 11" approx

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Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of ovoid form, with articulate loop handle; the body and cover showing taotie mask designs flanked by small protruding flanges; H: 10 3/4" approx

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of globular form, with large animal motif handles; set atop three feet; L: 9 1/2" (approx.)

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of faceted form, with elongated handle; the body and cover showing taotie mask designs; H: 19 1/2" (approx.)

Archaistic Chinese bronze covered vessel; of yu form, with articulate handle; the body and cover showing designs of various animals reserved on a diaper patterned ground; interspersed by protruding fl

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Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel; of globular form set upon a tripod base; with ram's head handles pending loose rings; showing taotie and animal motifs in high relief reserved on an incis

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel; of you form with animal motif handle; depicting taotie-mask designs in low relief; reserved on an incised, diaper-patterned ground; with calligraphy to inside

Chinese bronze archaistic covered vessel; of gui form with animal-like handles; exhibiting bird and dragon motifs in low relief atop an incised, diaper-patterned ground; W: 12 1/2" (approx.&#4

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel; of rectangular form, with fitted roof-like cover; showing wrought handles and archaistic designs on a diaper patterned ground; with protruding openwork flange

The archaistic vessel in the form of a tapir, with hinged finial lid opening; 7 3/4in h x 9in l. Condition: patina; one ear with old repair. FROM THE FAMILY OF REV. CHARLES HARTWELL (1825-1905) and Lu