AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, FANG GU
China, 18th-19th century. The four sides decorated with archaistic motifs, altogether revealing four taotie masks, all above a neatly cast leiwen ground, the sides with raised flanges.

Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920. A copy of an old black and white photo, dating to early 1930s, with the collector’s cabinet, and the present vessel (turned upside down) within, is accompanying this lot.
Condition: Extensive patina and old wear, the tip of one flange lost.

Weight: 897.1 grams
Dimensions: Height 24.4 cm

青銅方觚
中國，十八至十九世紀。四邊裝飾仿古紋樣饕餮紋與雷紋。四邊角自口至足有扉棱。

來源：塞爾維亞 諾維薩Alexander Popov收藏，購於1900-1920年間。隨附一張1930年代黑白照片，上面顯示了這件方觚在藏家櫃中的情況。
品相：大面積包漿，舊時磨損，一処扉棱的尖端丟失。

重量：897.1 克
尺寸：高24.4 厘米