Chinese Brass Zoomorphic Ewer for the Islamic Market

20TH CENTURY A.D.

12 3/8 in. (1.58 kg, 31.5 cm).

Tapering neck with baluster collar, ellipsoid socket to the mouth and domed lid with knop handle; piriform body with flared foot; curved spout with dragon-head detail to mouth; strap handle to rear with openwork panel and dragon-head detail.

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

Literature

Cf. Christie’s, Oriental Ceramics and Works of Art, 4th December 1997, London, 1997, lot 248, for a more elaborate and ancient similar artefact.

CONDITION

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LOT 2195