Vase With Lion, Bronze, 14th-16th Century, China, Late Yuan Dynasty/early Ming Dynasty

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Object description :

"Vase With Lion, Bronze, 14th-16th Century, China, Late Yuan Dynasty/early Ming Dynasty"

Round-bodied vase on a high base. The neck tapers upwards into a wide filling. The vase's handles depict a pair of Chinese lions with their heads turned. The decorative band bears the symbolic image of a Chinese dragon.

China, late Yuan dynasty / early Ming dynasty, 14th - 16th century.
Height: 29 cm
Diameter: 17 cm.
Made of bronze, which has become brittle and fragile due to oxidation.
Condition of the vase: Crack at the base and damage due to the great brittleness and flaking of the bronze, which has oxidized over several hundred years.

Price: 2 300 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Some repairs

Material: Bronze
Diameter: 17
Height: 29

Reference: 1582933
Availability: In stock