A very fine bronze 'mythical beast' water-pot
Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A very fine bronze 'mythical beast' water-pot
Silver-wire-inlaid Shisou mark, late Ming Dynasty
The recumbent animal finely cast with almond-shaped eyes, small nostrils and gentle smile beneath a single short horn between two long ears, its head turned sharply overlooking the aperture on its rounded back, its tail sweeping over its right haunch, the slightly recessed base with silver-wire inlaid mark surrounded by stylised dragons. 13cm (5 1/8in) long.
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Property from the Collection of John J. Studzinski, CBE
大英帝國司令勳章受勳者John J. Studzinski珍藏
A very fine bronze 'mythical beast' water-pot
Silver-wire-inlaid Shisou mark, late Ming Dynasty
The recumbent animal finely cast with almond-shaped eyes, small nostrils and gentle smile beneath a single short horn between two long ears, its head turned sharply overlooking the aperture on its rounded back, its tail sweeping over its right haunch, the slightly recessed base with silver-wire inlaid mark surrounded by stylised dragons. 13cm (5 1/8in) long.
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