Chinese bronze vase from the Ming dynasty
 Vase in the shape of a roll, with a narrow neck which then flares out widely.
 The body is decorated with an archaic design of toaties in relief on three registers, the base is partially openwork and three feet are decorated with a design of chimeras in relief.
 China, Ming period, 16th/17th century
 Beautiful dark patina - Height 18.6 cm - Width 6.3 cm
 Very good condition - no restoration - some minor deformations at the neck
 Underneath the base, an old label refers to a Christie's London sale on 17/10/1983
 Internal reference: J528