A LARGE BRONZE LOBED BALUSTER VASE

A LARGE BRONZE LOBED BALUSTER VASE

LATE MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

The body and neck of the vase are shaped with eight vertical lobes, all raised on an integral low stand of conforming shape, which terminates in four ruyi-form feet. The neck is flanked by handles formed as descending phoenixes, and the vase has developed a rich golden-brown patina.

19 7/8 in. (50.6 cm.) high