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18TH CENTURY
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A SMALL GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE VASE, FANGHU
18TH CENTURY
Of pear shape and square section standing on a spreading base, applied on either side of the neck with a mask handle suspending a loose ring, cast in shallow relief with a band of key pattern around the neck, and a band of 'S'-scroll around the shoulder above four archaistic blades, the dark brown metal highlighted with irregular gilt splashes, with minor drill hole
5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high
18TH CENTURY
Of pear shape and square section standing on a spreading base, applied on either side of the neck with a mask handle suspending a loose ring, cast in shallow relief with a band of key pattern around the neck, and a band of 'S'-scroll around the shoulder above four archaistic blades, the dark brown metal highlighted with irregular gilt splashes, with minor drill hole
5¼ in. (13.2 cm.) high
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