1222
An Archaistic Bronze Covered Vessel, Fanglei
Height 13 in., 33 cm.
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Chinese and Himalayan Works of Art
Size
Height 13 in., 33 cm.
Description
An Archaistic Bronze Covered Vessel, Fanglei
青銅仿古方壘
the four-sided vessel and conforming cover of square form, with plain lineal flanges bisecting each face and running the length of the corners, all meeting at the top of the cover beneath a pointed finial. The shoulders cast with opposing dragon-form handles, all with malachite, brown, and ochre encrustations.
the four-sided vessel and conforming cover of square form, with plain lineal flanges bisecting each face and running the length of the corners, all meeting at the top of the cover beneath a pointed finial. The shoulders cast with opposing dragon-form handles, all with malachite, brown, and ochre encrustations.
Height 13 in., 33 cm.
Condition
In overall structurally sound and stable condition. Encrustations to the exterior, some old cracks throughout. Cover inner rim reglued