Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Bronze Vase - 13 cm
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Ceremonial bronze vase from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644) of Chinese heritage, decorated with Taotie masks, measuring 13 × 13 × 7 cm, in very good condition and authentic, acquired in 2026 from a French private collection via a gallery/antiquaire.
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Ceremonial bronze vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) - China
Decorated with Taotie masks in the archaic Shang motif style
The belly surmounted by two handles
Bronze with brown and green crusty patina
Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 7 cm
Excellent condition
Comes from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping charges for international shipments
Ceremonial bronze vase, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) - China
Decorated with Taotie masks in the archaic Shang motif style
The belly surmounted by two handles
Bronze with brown and green crusty patina
Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 7 cm
Excellent condition
Comes from a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be issued to the purchaser.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping charges for international shipments
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/timeframe
Ming (1368-1644)
Name of object
Vase
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good +
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
13 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
7 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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