A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VASES Ming Dynasty; the compressed pear-shaped vase dated 1437 (3)

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A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VASES Ming Dynasty; the compressed pear-shaped vase dated 1437 Comprising: a bronze hexagonal incense tool vase, decorated with shaped apertures and a pair of serpentine chilong handles; a bottle vase cast to the lower body with panels of archaistic mythical beasts and brocade pattern to the neck; and a compressed pear shaped vase with archaistic bands to the neck and foot, inscribed to the base dachengdianyongchongjiqi zhengtongdingsiyuejiri tangwangzhonglizhu (Cast by Prince Tang Zhongli on an auspicious day in Dingsi year of the Zhengtong reign for use as a ritual vessel for the Dacheng Hall). The tallest 26.5cm (10 3/8in) high. (3). Footnotes: 明銅瓶一組三件款識：大成殿永充祭器正统丁巳[]月吉日唐王仲礼铸 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A GROUP OF THREE BRONZE VASES Ming Dynasty; the compressed pear-shaped vase dated 1437 (3)

Lot 0746

Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Nov 12, 2026, 9:35 AM EST

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