M5282
£17,500
Description
Chinese gold-splashed small vase of hu form with two mask handles between an incised keyfret band, all on a slightly everted foot with flat rim, decorated overall in bright gold splashes.
3 ¾ inches, 9.5 cm high.
Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century.
Provenance & Additional Information
- De-accessioned by the Strong Museum, 1978.
- The base with a museum inventory mark, ‘78.1767’.
Condition
The foot rim with two indentations
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