Mid Summer Fine Auction
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 02:00PM EDT
Lot 200
A Chinese Archaistic Bronze Vase
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
A Chinese Archaistic Bronze Vase
20th Century
The heavily cast Fanghu shaped bronze vessel of flatten Hu form, rising from a splayed square foot to waisted neck and flared mouth. The body finely cast in low relief with three horizontal bands of taotie masks and stylized Kui dragons against a leiwen ground, flanked by loop handles on each side. The surface with an even, dark patina.
Height approx. 12 3/5 in. (33 cm).
Condition: Minor surface wear consistent with age. No apparent repairs.
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20th Century
The heavily cast Fanghu shaped bronze vessel of flatten Hu form, rising from a splayed square foot to waisted neck and flared mouth. The body finely cast in low relief with three horizontal bands of taotie masks and stylized Kui dragons against a leiwen ground, flanked by loop handles on each side. The surface with an even, dark patina.
Height approx. 12 3/5 in. (33 cm).
Condition: Minor surface wear consistent with age. No apparent repairs.
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