A LARGE BRONZE ‘TAOTIE’ ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, HU China,...
A LARGE BRONZE ‘TAOTIE’ ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, HU
China, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Heavy casted, resting on a spread foot, with a globular body applied with two taotie masks loose ring handles, with a trumpet neck. Enhanced with bands of archaistic patterns and taotie masks. Crusty patina with cuprite.
H: 38,5 cm
Weight: Over 2 kilograms
青铜“饕餮”大铜炉
中国,明晚期,17世纪
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A LARGE BRONZE ‘TAOTIE’ ARCHAISTIC VESSEL, HU
China, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Heavy casted, resting on a spread foot, with a globular body applied with two taotie masks loose ring handles, with a trumpet neck. Enhanced with bands of archaistic patterns and taotie masks. Crusty patina with cuprite.
H: 38,5 cm
Weight: Over 2 kilograms
青铜“饕餮”大铜炉
中国,明晚期,17世纪