Lot 1034 , A Chinese bronze tripod wine vessel, Jia, Song dynasty, 31.5cm

A Chinese bronze tripod wine vessel, Jia, Song dynasty, cast in relief with taotie masks and leiwen, 31.5cm
Estimate £500-700

Compare a Song dynasty bronze vase from the Anderson bequest with similar mythical beast head handles to this Jia.


One of the tripod legs is pushed in very slightly into the base of the body, there is verdigris in places, the odd minor nick and dent, essentially in good condition with no chips, cracks or restoration.


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