A Chinese Green Vessel with Cover

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), in the form of archaic bronze, with leaf green glaze, the square body raised on a splayed, stepped foot, flanked by two mask handles, decorated with key frets to the border, the domed cover is decorated with a spear knob.

7 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in.

From the Collection of Thomas English Cody (1889-1948), the great nephew of Buffalo Bill Cody, and by family descent

Repairs to the cover with retouching, some chipping to the interior rim, rim of the lid, and base, rubbing and glaze loss.

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