A pair of Chinese bronze 'elephant' altar vases,
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Age: Ming dynasty, 17th century
Description: A pair of Chinese altar bronzes in the form of elephants supporting vases. Cast and extensively chased with very fine detail, in an attractive dark brown age related patina. The elephants standing on reticulated ruyi shaped footed platforms.
Size: 8 1/4", 20.95cm.
Provenance: From a South Florida home
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Description: A pair of Chinese altar bronzes in the form of elephants supporting vases. Cast and extensively chased with very fine detail, in an attractive dark brown age related patina. The elephants standing on reticulated ruyi shaped footed platforms.
Size: 8 1/4", 20.95cm.
Provenance: From a South Florida home
PLEASE REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OR A CONDITION REPORT AS NEEDED.
The absence of a condition report does not imply good or bad condition however a condition report may be requested as additional information about any lot. Please understand that any statement about condition is provided to a prospective buyer as a courtesy and a prospective buyer is encouraged to have a professional restorer or art conservator evaluate lots and their respective condition to make sure they meet any particular expectations. All lots are sold as-is where is. Please note this Sale is conducted in USD. All Canadian customers will have the option of paying the CAD equivalent. Bronze keywords: gilt, gilded, imperial, dragon, qianlong, xuande, qing dynasty, ming, bronze, patina, purple bronze, censer, incense burner, koro, tripod, chinese, tibet, tibetan, buddhist, hong kong, taiwan, old, antique
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A pair of Chinese bronze 'elephant' altar vases,
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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