A pair of bronze altar vases. Qing dynasty, probably Yongzheng period - image-1

Lot 114 Dα

A pair of bronze altar vases. Qing dynasty, probably Yongzheng period

Auction 1072 - overview Cologne
10.06.2016, 10:00 - Asian Art - Highlights China, Tibet/Nepal
Estimate: 600 € - 700 €
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A pair of bronze altar vases. Qing dynasty, probably Yongzheng period

A pair of bronze altar vases in shape of an archaic gu with flanges at the foot and middle section, with cast relief of taotie on leiwen and at the neck an archaistic pattern of dragons and shou medallion. Brown patina. Qing dynasty, probably Yongzheng period. (2)
Height 20.8 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Western Germany, assembled in the past 40 years