A rare and fine Chinese archaistic silver and gold inlaid bronze fanghu vase, Song - Ming dynasty, H 12 cm A rare and fine Chinese archaistic bronze fanghu vase, the silver thread inlay depicting archaistic animal motifs, accented with gold inlay dots, cast in elegant hu form, paired with looped handles issuing from mythical animal heads, thick honest crust spread all over, Song - Ming dynasty, H 12 cm