CONTINUING TWO YEAR VESSELS, one in bronze with a dark patina and poly-lobed opening, the neck with engraved decoration of a band containing Taotian masks and cicada wings, the belly decorated with oval frames; the other in bronze with a dark patina, the belly flanked by wings, with archaic engraved decoration. (The bottom is welded and some old fillings at the neck).
China, Ming dynasty, 17th century.
A wooden base.
TWO BRONZE VASES, CHINA, 17TH CENTURY.
TOP. 30 CM (11 13/16 IN.) AND 26,5 CM (10 7/16 IN.)
PROVENANCE
Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc, New York, February 19-20, 1953, part of lot 171: "Three Archaistic Bronze Vessels/Assorted pyriform and urn shapes, including one with fin-like corner flanges. One has stand. [Lot] (Vaughan)". A copy of the sale catalogue and a copy of the bidding slip will be given to the buyer.