ARCHAIC CHINESE MING DYNASTY BRONZE 'HU' LIDDED RITUAL VESSEL. 16/17th C

Description: SIAM GALLERY Co. INVESTMENT LEVEL ANTIQUITIES, COLLECTIBLES, AND DECORATIVE ART BURMA. CAMBODIA. CHINA. INDIA. INDONESIA. JAPAN. LANKA. LAO. THAILAND. TIBET. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Archaic Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze ‘Hu’ Vessel: Title: Archaic Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze ‘Hu’ Ritual Covered Vessel. 16/17th Century. Overview: We are pleased present this wonderful Chinese Bronze Vessel elegant styled after the ancient patterns of the Song dynasty, crafted as a decorative or functional metal ware by Ming Dynasty craftsman in veneration of their ancient ancestry. xxxx Items like this were popular among Ming dynasty literati elites, and Chinese masters as ceremony practitioners of the 16th and 17th centuries. This particular vessel must have been used during ritual ceremonies, as a storage vessel of grain, used by the departed in the afterlife. Description: An exquisite example contoured in a bulbous ‘Hu’ shape with a decorative lid, and delicately carved Taotie Mask handles in moulded relief on both shoulders, with two paralled bands filled with incised Chinese Shou characters, complimented by Rudi designs above and below. The archaic style lid with similar motif and three ornate handles, are decorated in a similar motif of a Rudi ring encircling the rim. xxxx A very heavy piece primarily cast of bronze, with the surface covered with a fine chocolate brown patina, with patches of natural malachite encrustation. xxxx The vessel is in excellent condition, except for a few ‘pi’ holes in the base from casting flaws. It is indeed a magnificent and tasteful Chinese bronze vessel from the Ming dynasty and should not be missed by any serious collector of fine Chinese works of art. xxxx Twenty-Five year private United States collection. Origin:xxxxxxxxx China. Period:xxxxxxxx Ming Dynasty 16/17th C. Composition:xx Cast of Bronze, and oxidized patina. Dimensions:xxx Height: 12.75 inches (32.39cm). Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor abrasions, and casting flaws. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item. Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from United States worldwide, through USPS Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall include insurance, and will be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government. Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and PayPal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved. NOTE: Item in the USA. Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser. Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customer’s assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR GALLERY OF FINE ART. (c) SIAMGALLERYCO - All Rights Reserved. COPYING THIS PAGE AND ALL ITS CONTENTS IS FRAUDULENT AND VIOLATES EBAY POLICY AND WILL BE REPORTED. Track Page Views With Auctiva's Counter

Price: 2450 USD

Location: Colorado

End Time: 2025-01-10T00:15:41.000Z

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