China, 17th-18th century. Each of square section, cast to each side of the mid-section with a taotie mask, below stylized dragons and upright cicada leaves to the flared neck, and above stylized phoenixes to the foot, all against leiwen grounds and separated by vertical dentiled flanges to the center and corners of each side. (2)

Provenance: Brussels trade. Acquired from a private collection.
Condition: Good condition with minor wear and casting flaws, few small nicks, minor dents, light surface scratches.

Weight: 3.9 kg and 4 kg
Dimensions: Height 40.8 cm and 40.9 cm

Auction result comparison:
Type: Related
Auction: Sotheby's New York, 17 September 2016, lot 956
Price: USD 3,250 or approx. EUR 3,800 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing
Description: A bronze archaistic beaker vase (fanggu), Qing dynasty, 19th century
Expert remark: Compare the related form and decorations. Note that the lot comprises only one vase.