Bronze Pedestal Vessels, pair from China

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Detail:  These remind me of a Zun wine vessel used in religious ceremonies during the Song Dynasty.  Gorgeous engravings . . . even on the bottom of each.  Foo dogs and phoenix motif.  Age unknown.  From a private residence near Beijing.

This item has been sold.  Thanks M&Y.F. !