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A PAIR OF ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VASES, GU; A BRONZE 'QILIN' INCENSE BURNER; AND A BRONZE BASIN
Yuan/Ming Dynasty
The vases cast in the archaic style with two tiers of flanges and plantain lappets, variously enclosing turbulent waves, taotie and archaistic designs; the incense burner modelled as a recumbent qilin, the hinged head with open mouth forming the cover; the flower form basin cast with panels of flower sprays and aquatic birds.
The tallest vase 28cm (11in) high. (4).
Footnotes:
元/明 銅花觚一對, 銅麒麟熏爐及銅洗
Compare the basin to two similar examples in the British Museum, nos. 1993,1005.2.a-b.
Saleroom notices:
Please note the gu vessels in the lot are not a pair.
Yuan/Ming Dynasty
The vases cast in the archaic style with two tiers of flanges and plantain lappets, variously enclosing turbulent waves, taotie and archaistic designs; the incense burner modelled as a recumbent qilin, the hinged head with open mouth forming the cover; the flower form basin cast with panels of flower sprays and aquatic birds.
The tallest vase 28cm (11in) high. (4).
Footnotes:
元/明 銅花觚一對, 銅麒麟熏爐及銅洗
Compare the basin to two similar examples in the British Museum, nos. 1993,1005.2.a-b.
Saleroom notices:
Please note the gu vessels in the lot are not a pair.
Condition
General old wear, pitting, areas of surface degradation and some verdigris.
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A PAIR OF ARCHAIC STYLE BRONZE VASES, GU; A BRONZE 'QILIN' INCENSE BURNER; AND A BRONZE BASIN Yu...
Estimate £800 - £1,200
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£200
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