Lot: 6
China, Late Qing Dynasty
An archaic bronze ritual steamer (Yan)
Bronze, black-brown patinated. A tall basin with bell-shaped walls rising on a tripod base, decorated with taotie masks in low relief, the rim with two attached handles
below the rim in low relief a band with taotie masks, stylized dragons and lancet shaped leaves. H. 31 cm, D. 27 cm.
Reserve price: 400 €
K-15 -
10. May 2025 at 10:00 AM CEST
10. May 2025 at 10:00 AM CEST
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