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Emperor Xuanzong (aka Emperor Ming of Tang reigned for over 40 years between 713 and 756) was the seventh emperor of the Chinese Tang Dynasty. He is often credited with bringing Tang China to one of its highest point of cultural achievements and power. In 745,…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-2519
- Provenance/Origin: Foundry in Hebei Province. Mid-1900s
- Composition: Silver & Nickel composite
- Dimensions: 4" tall x 7.5" wide, 4" deep
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $ 165.00 USD
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Detail: This vessel – with a guardian foo dog on top – is a quality piece of art. I acquired it from an Asian art dealer in Los Angeles. It was cast in Shanxi Province in a foundry near the famous Houma Foundry. Age unknown…
Continue reading → - Item Number: V-9207
- Provenance/Origin: China. Shanxi Province. Age unknown but certainly either early- to mid-1900's
- Composition: Bronze
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 9.25 at widest
- Weight: 4.75 pounds
- Price: $ 310.00 USD
