TANG DYNASTY STYLE FIRE-GILT COPPER REPOUSSé VESSEL WITH RAMS
TANG DYNASTY STYLE FIRE-GILT COPPER REPOUSSé VESSEL WITH RAMS
Fire-gilt copper repoussé
China, style of the Tang dynasty – presumably dating to the late Qing dynasty
Displaying superior craftsmanship quality this richly fire gilt copper repoussé vessel is made in the shape of two joined rams with the vessels neck in between them. A Taotie mask is featured on either side of the neck. Archaic patterns are neatly incised at the entire body.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 15.5 CM
Condition: Very good condition with rich Malachite patina in places
Provenance: Estate of an Austrian private collector