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Pair of Chinese Bronze Shih So Vases, circa 1800
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With a flaring lip and striking profile, connoisseurs often refer to these exquisite vases as “turnip-shaped”. Each was crafted out of bronze over two centuries ago, and is decorated with a silver inlay garden scene. The bases are signed with the name “Shih So.” A highly skilled craftsman would have created each pattern by hammering thin strips of silver into the etched bronze surface.
- Dimensions:Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Diameter: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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