AN ARCHAISTIC BOTTLE VASE SONG / YUAN DYNASTY

of pear shape supported on a low splayed foot, cast with bands of leiwen, upright cicada blades, entwined dragons and geometric scrolls, the shoulders set with opposing taotie mask loop handles

There are scattered dents and nicks to the rims and body. Expected wear. Otherwise, in overall good condition.
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A similar vase without the handles from the Southern Song dynasty is illustrated in Sydney L. Moss, The Second Bronze Age: Later Chinese Metalwork, London 1991, no. 74.