Lot 533 , A Chinese bronze and silver inlaid ovoid jar, 16th / 17th century, 10.5cm

A Chinese bronze and silver inlaid ovoid jar, 16th / 17th century, decorated with a central band of archaistic scrolls and taotie masks, the shoulder applied with three ring handles (one lacking), the conical foot with keywork inlay, 10.5cm
Estimate £250-350

10.7cm high
Diameter 11cm excl. handles
Weight 750 grams

One ring handle lacking, small dent to shoulder, generally grubby all over, but silver inlay looks to be intact.


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Sold for £420