A Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) 1368 - 1644

Unknown artist

BronzeMetal
21.50 ⨯ 12 ⨯ 8 cm
ConditionGood
€ 4.200

Menken Works of Art

• About the artwork
  A Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
  
  The pear-shaped body rising from a short splayed foot into a waisted neck with slightly flaring mouth and two loop handles, cast in low relief with archaistic pendant cicada blades alternated by two bands of archaistic kui dragons against a leiwen ground.
  
  Provenance:
  Formerly in the collection of a diplomat family stationed in Hong Kong, collected before WW2 (by repute).
  
  Private collection of a noble family in Groningen, The Netherlands.
  
  Dimensions:
  Height 21.5 cm, width 12 cm, depth 8 cm.
  
  Condition:
  Good condition with a nice warm brownish patina.
  
  Inv. No: MW142
• About the artist

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