A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC HU-FORM VASE MING DYNASTY, 15TH / 16TH CENTURY

of oval section supported on a splayed foot, the neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles, decorated with bands of geometric diaper, deer, entwined dragons, abstract patterns and zigzag key-fret

The base appears to have been refitted. Surface with minor nicks and age-appropriate wear.
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An almost identical vase, also dated Ming dynasty, 15th / 16th century is in the collection of the British Museum, accession number OA 1989.3-9.1. Of the five bands of decoration on that vase, four are the same as on the present lot.