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1302 Chinese Bronze
Gu Vase
The waisted cylindrical vessel of slender proportions, cast in low-relief with a band of snakes and upright plantain leaves on the flaring neck and trumpet mouth, taotie masks around the middle section, flowers and confronting animals on the splayed foot, reserved on a leiwen ground.
Work of art how to archaic bronze and drinking vessel.
China, 17th century.
Height : 34.5 cm / 13.6 in.
Notes :
Sotheby's - New York - Fine chinese ceramics & works of art - March 31 & April 1, 2005 - lots 147, 148, 150, 158.
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