California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5057 
A BRONZE ‘TAOTIE’ HU VASE WITH COVER    宋 銅饕餮紋蓋壺


  • Dimension: Height: 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm) Width: 6 3/4 in (17.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

Of ovoid shape with a broad slightly waisted shoulder to a long straight neck, all supported on a slightly splayed foot, the body with band of taotie mask, with similar taotie mask band encircling the shoulder, the cover with cast with decorative pattern in relief, the bronze with an attractive aged black tone. Song Dynasty period.


Provenance: Property from a New York Private collection
來源: 紐約醫師藏家舊藏