A PAIR OF ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASES, GU China, Ming/ Qing dynasties, 17th century

A PAIR OF ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASES, GU
China, Ming/ Qing dynasties, 17th century

Circular section with a wide trumpet-shaped mouth, the archaistic decoration on the outside inspired by ritual bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the center of the base of both with the inscription 永寶冊之 (Yong bao ce zhi).

29,5 x 15,5 cm each

Provenance: Italian private collection.