Chinese Archaistic Bronze Covered Lei

Two Chinese archaistic bronzes; gu form vase and covered lei vessel; H: 10" (larger)

Archaistic bronze covered vessel; of lei-form; showing designs of insects and tao-tie masks reserved on a diaper patterned ground; H: 13" (approx.)

Tall Chinese archaistic bronze covered vase; of bulbous, baluster form; showing taotie-mask handles pending loose rings; the cover with three scroll motif finials; showing archaic script to exterior o

Large Chinese bronze archaistic covered vessel; of tapered globular form; with animal handles and bird finial; showing registers of scrolling archaistic motifs in low relief atop an incised diaper-pat

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel; of globular form with long tapered stem; featuring animal form handles, with incised archaistic designs to body; H: 15" (approx.)

Chinese archaistic bronze covered tripod censer with allover incised calligraphy to body; overall good condition, general wear and patina; H 8 1/4" x W 9 1/4" x D 8" (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

Chinese archaistic bronze covered yu vessel; of tiger form with its mouth wide open; showing child embracing the body; exhibiting various incised designs on a diaper patterned ground throughout; with

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel with molded handles, cover with bird finial and allover incised detail to body; overall good condition; H 15 1/2" x D 6 1/2" (approx.)

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 ding vessel; of squared form with animal form handle to face; showing taotie-mask designs in relief reserved on a diaper patterned ground; with protruding flanges to each sid

Chinese bronze archaistic covered vase; of hu-like form, with stepped base; showing animalistic handles to each side and geometric motifs in relief throughout; with calligraphy to exterior; H: 12 3/4&

Chinese archaistic bronze covered ewer; with bird form spout and mythical creature to cover; set upon a tripod base with taotie-mask feet; showing various animal motifs in low relief, reserved on an i

Chinese archaistic bronze covered ewer; the handle of twisted form with mouse-like finials; showing archaistic motifs to cover; the body of ribbed design, with incised meander designs to base; H: 15 1

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel with intricately incised designs to body and cover; overall good condition, general patina; H 11" x W 5 1/2" x L 10 1/2" (approx.)

Chinese bronze covered vase with animal form handles, bird finial; 15 1/2" x 7" (approx.) Condition: usual wear

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 archaistic bronze double-form covered vase with various animal forms and allover detail work; overall good condition; H 12 3/4" x W 10 1/4" x D 4 1/2" (approx.)

Chinese archaistic bronze covered tripod censer with molded handles and incised designs to body; overall good condition, some wear and patina; H 9 1/4 x D 7 1/4" (approx.)

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Covered Food VesselThe slightly compressed spherical vessel with domed lid and tripod legs, the body decorated with a band of incised foliage and fitted with two upward-risin

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vessel; of unusual he form, showing taotie bands along the body with chain-link handles; the cover of phoenix-like form; H: 14 1/2"(approx.)

Chinese archaistic bronze covered vase with large handle, elaborate designs all over; overall good condition, some wear, some dents, discoloration, some losses; H 19 3/4" x W 7 1/4" x D 7 1/4" (approx

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 squat ovoid form; showing taotie-mask and wing-like motifs in high relief; reserved on an incised diaper-patterned ground; with protruding flanges to each