VASE WITH YEARS HU in dark patina bronze, with polylobed opening, the neck decorated with a band engraved with a band welcoming masks of taoties and cicada wings, the belly adorned with oval frames. (The bottom welded and some old plugs at the neck). China, 17th century. A wooden base. A BRONZE VASE, HU, CHINA,17TH CENTURY. HIGH. 30 CM (11 13/16 IN.
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Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc, New York, February 19-20, 1953, part of lot 171: "Three Archaistic Bronze Vessels/Assorted pyriform and urn shapes, including one with fin-like corner flanges. One has stand. [Lot] (Vaughan)". A copy of the sale catalogue and a copy of the auction form will be given to the buyer.