Chinese food vessel ( with good versus bad symbolism )
26 October 2017
Description

The measurements are 19 cm height and 19 cm wide. It is supposed to be from Chung Dynasty Shun Che 1644-1662. It is made of metal, probably bronze. It appears as the person is trying to overcome the struggle aganist the stronger being/force ( tensed versus relaxed).

Provenance

It was bought in Taiwan 20 years ago as an expensive gift.

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within 5 days
By Merlyn Haunstrup-Clemmensen
Oct 31, 00:06 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear collector,
what a beautiful bowl you have, it's Chinese and really made in the bronze, it's actually a Incense bowl, it's very special in its shape it's from the 18th century and there are many buyers for such a thing .
If it is to be sold, try a local auction house

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