Chinese Bronze Vase Ming Dynasty 16th Century / 17th Century Antique Flower Vessel Archaic Hu

A Chinese bronze archaistic Hu vase, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).

The pear-shaped body rising from a short splayed foot into a waisted neck with slightly flaring mouth and two loop handles, cast in low relief with archaistic pendant cicada blades alternated by two bands of archaistic kui dragons against a leiwen ground.

Provenance:
Formerly in the collection of a diplomat family stationed in Hong Kong, collected before WW2 (by repute).

Private collection of a noble family in Groningen, The Netherlands.

Dimensions:
Height 21.5 cm, width 12 cm, depth 8 cm.

Condition:
Good condition with a nice warm brownish patina.

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Inv. No: MW142