two-asian-bronzes
Lot 18
Two Asian Bronzes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, includes an urn with figures as handles flanking the sides, cost with a phoenix in patterned cartouche on one and side and figures in patterned cartouche on the other, above a circular dragon amidst swirling clouds below, the foot is decorated with rough waves, and an archaic ding vessel raised on three lappet style legs, mythical bird head handles flank the sides, horizontal bands of decoration encircle the body, marked JAPAN to underside of one leg.

HOA 14 in.; 8 1/8 in.

From the Collection of Scott and Lois Taylor, Raleigh, North Carolina

Urn has been drilled to underside and hole filled with unknown substance; later cover secured to urn and has lamp base fixture to top.