Rare Cloisonné-Vase In Hu Shape

RARE CLOISONNÉ-VASE IN HU SHAPE.

Origin: China.
Dynasty: Ming dynasty.
Date: 17th c.
Technique: Copper bronze with gilding and cloisonné.
Description: The bulbous vase is assembled at the shoulder, just as the base is attached with a foot
ring. Phoenix birds fly on a blue background and in between four-footed mythical creatures
with spotted fur crouch and walk. The background is filled with dense tendrils, some of
them archaic in form. The motifs are applied in fields, and some are partly cut off. The
two separately made tube-shaped handles are set at the neck with two sticks each. The
upper third is provided with an additional smooth inner wall, which also forms the double
lip.
Measurement: Weight 3900g. Height 37cm.
Condition B. Old lead repairs.
Condition Report: Estimated Estimated shipping costs for this lot:
Germany: 37,82 Euro plus 7,18 Euro VAT
EU: 58,82 Euro plus 11,18 Euro VAT
Worldwide: 117,65 Euro plus 22,35 Euro VAT
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