A large archaistic bronze wine vessel, Hu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

Of archaistic shape with a broad pear shaped body raised on a spreading pedestal foot, with a pair of mask handles cast in high relief on the shoulder suspending loose rings. The vessel is further decorated with a broad band of taotie masks and lappets of stylized patterns. Height 37 cm. Height with wooden stand 43 cm.

Damage, wear, encrustation.

Provenance

Purchased at Bukowskis, 597, lot 365. From the collection of a Swedish businessman and Collector of Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art who passed away in the 1990’s. Thence by descent. Lots from this collection also sold in these rooms at auction 593.

Exhibitions

Compare with a vases of this type in the palace museum, such as: https://intl.dpm.org.cn/BronzeBrassandCopper/8921.html.

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