A BRONZE VASE, GU Late Ming Dynasty

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A BRONZE VASE, GU Late Ming Dynasty Set on a raised foot, the body rising to a tall trumpet mouth cast with four upright plantain leaves, the lower and mid-sections with notched flanges enclosing archaistic designs of taotie masks on leiwen grounds, the neck interior incised with a pictogram. 26.2cm (10 3/8in) high. Footnotes: 明晚期銅觚 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 BRONZE VASE, GU Late Ming Dynasty

Lot 0749

Estimate £2,000-£3,000

Starting Bid

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£2,000

Collector's Treasures: Asian Art

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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