Bronze China, Yuan / Ming Dynasty, 14th – 15th century This large baluster bronze vase shows figural handles depicting horned dragons with their tongues forming the handles, suspending loose bronze rings. The lower part of the long neck is decorated with a wide Leiwen diaper band, the tapered foot shows archaic decoration as well. Shape: Baluster shape with long neck and high rising, tapered foot Dimensions: 40,5 cm (height) Condition: Good condition with extensive patina, one dent and crack to foot rim Provenance: Austrian private collection Literature comparison: For comparable Yuan / Ming bronze vases see Sotheby’s, SATURDAY AT SOTHEBY'S: CHINESE ART, 21 MARCH 2015, NEW YORK, lot 762 (for a pair, half the height and missing the rings) and lot 749 (for another, also smaller pair, with later silver inlays and no ring handles). 元末明初大型龍耳雙環青銅瓶 品相良好，包漿身後，一處凹陷，足部邊緣有裂縫 奧地利私人收藏