12th Mar, 2019 10:00 EDT
Asian Arts
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A Chinese archaistic bronze vase, fanggu, with gold and silver inlay
The sides with archaistic patterns, shoulder moulded with taotie masks in relief, with two beast-form handles at each side and a taotie mask-form handle at its front, inscribed to underside with three archaic characters.
Approx. H: 14 3/4 in., 37.5cm
Sold for $4,375
Estimated at $2,000 - $3,000
The sides with archaistic patterns, shoulder moulded with taotie masks in relief, with two beast-form handles at each side and a taotie mask-form handle at its front, inscribed to underside with three archaic characters.
