£800 - £1,200
A BRONZE AND PARCEL GILT 'CHILONG' BOTTLE VASE
MING DYNASTY, 16TH / 17TH CENTURY
the garlic mouth slender neck applied with a writhing chilong the baluster sides raised on a spreading circular foot
18.5cm high
NOTE: For a similar example see two illustrated in Later Chinese Bronzes by Rose Kerr, Pl. 29.
Good overall appearance. One or two old minor knocks and dents commensurate with age. Traces of old gilt in places.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
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30% inc VAT*
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33.6% inc VAT*