Archaic-style Bronze Vase

Description:

Archaic-style Bronze Vase, China, the rectangular body cast with taotie masks and lappets on fret ground, with raised flanges, flanked by dragon-form handles issuing from the waisted, cylindrical neck with similar decoration, on a circular base with splayed foot, mark on base, ht. 11 in.
Estimate $300-500


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