J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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A GOLD- AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE WATERPOT

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

the compressed spherical vessel cast with stylized long-tailed birds in relief around the sides, the short neck with flared mouth in the shape of a bird’s head with wide open beak, inlaid all over with gold and silver, the rich brown patina mottled with bright green in the style of archaic bronze.

Width 2 ³⁄₈ inches (6 cm)

明    銅錯金銀仿古鳳紋水盂    寬 6 厘米