Lot 113. An archaistic bronze vase, hu, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 103⁄4 in. (27.3 cm.) high. Estimate USD 5,000- USD 7,000. Price Realised USD 3,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2020

The vase is of flattened pear-shape and is cast on the shoulder with a band of two taotie masks. The downward lappets below the band are cast further with taotie masks reserved on a leiwen ground. The neck is flanked by two animal-form handles.

Property from the Collection of Lenora and Walter F. Brown.

Provenance: Roger Keverne, London, 2011.
The Lenora and Walter F. Brown Collection, San Antonio, Texas.

Literature: Roger Keverne, Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramis- Summer Exhibition, London, 2011, no. 90. 

Exhibited: London, Roger Keverne, Fine and Rare Chinese Works of Art and Ceramis- Summer Exhibition, 2011.

Christie's. Art of China. Including Property from the Irving Collection, 18 Nov - 9 Dec 2020