Lot 247 , A rare Chinese archaistic bamboo model of a tripod ritual vessel, He, 18th century,

A rare Chinese archaistic bamboo model of a tripod ritual vessel, He, 18th century, the oval section body carved in low relief with a band of taotie masks, applied with a zoomorphic spout, on three cabriole feet, suspended from a chain and right-angled 'chime', 30cm high to top of chime, 22cm long
Provenance - Dr J W H Grice (1891-1976) collection no.58 to label
Estimate £300-500

Please note the handle, chime and chain appear to be original but are carved from wood. Large open split to the back and the neck of the vessel. Handle a little loose. Spout and base panel broken and re-glued. Chain work broken on one side and with a later metal fixing.


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Sold for £25,000