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1022(1643716)
An archaistic cloisonné enamel vase, Gu, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Hammer price
18 000SEK
Estimate
20 000 - 30 000 SEK

The vase is cast of archaistic gu form/square section with flanges on the corners, decorated around the bulging mid-section with stylised taotie masks. The lower and upper sections are similarly decorated with stylized phoenix and further lotus sprays borne on tendrils. The interior of the mouth is further decorated with a lotus scroll. Height 34 cm.

Wear, dent. Two falanges missing to the neck.

Provenance

Property of a private Finnish collection.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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