Lot 615 , A large Chinese bronze pouring vessel, Yi, 17th / 18th century, length 74.5cm

A large Chinese bronze pouring vessel, Yi, 17th / 18th century, the boat shaped body with a band of archaistic mythical beasts and leiwen, with zoomorphic shape loop handle, on four scrolled cabriole feet, length 74.5cm
Estimate £1,200-1,800

The respected literature suggests that these very large vessels were used as censers, i.e. in this case filled with sand to facilitate the use of joss-sticks.

Minor casting imperfections, otherwise good.


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