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Chinese Bronze Champleve Three Stars Vase
Currency:USD
Category:Art
Start Price:10.00 USD
Estimated At:20.00 - 20,000.00 USD
CURRENT BID
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
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Item/Description: Vintage, archaic-style cast bronze vase with decorative champleve enamel. Late Qing dynasty, early 20th century. Bulbous, pear-shaped vessel with three raised Chinese characters around the midsection: fu, lu, and shou, referencing the Three Star Gods" (sanxing) to represent cherished attributes of a good life: Good Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity. The characters are set against a recessed enamel ground with traditional scrollwork, and the neck features a band of archaistic repeating geometric patterns.
Material: Enamel on Copper
Dimensions: Length: 5 1/2"; Width: 5 1/2"; Height: 7 5/8"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include scratching, pitting, oxidation, and patina.
Age: Early 20th Century
Provenance: Private Estate
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