Lot 256 , A Chinese bronze ‘elephant’ vessel, late Ming dynasty, 36cm high, Repairs

A Chinese bronze ‘elephant’ vessel, late Ming dynasty, modelled as a caparisoned elephant standing four square supporting a gu vase on its back, the vase cast in relief with bats, fruits, lotus flowers and scrolls, 36cm high, Repairs
£300-500

Condition:
Typical casting imperfections and old repairs. Dark brown to black patina. There are glue repairs to a section of the rim/neck of the vase, the middle of the stem of the vase and to the elephants front left leg.

Sold for £950