Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 A.D. A hollow-formed bronze li vessel in archaic Chou style, with three stub legs, globular body with high-relief masks, shoulder with panhui field and raised dragon motifs, two loop handles above the rim, separate lid with addorsed animal masks with raised horns, strap handle with addorsed bovine heads. Cf. Song, L., Chinese Bronze Ware, Cambridge, 2011, p.38. 3.44 kg, 22.8 cm high (9 in."). Acquired 1955-1985. Private collection of Eric Saunders, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales. Private collection of an East Sussex gentleman. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions ]Condition Report: Fine condition.