California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7270 
A BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST WATER DROPPER    明 銅辟邪水注


  • Dimension: Height: 4 5/8 in (11.9 cm) Length: 7 1/4 in (18.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

The mythical beast is shown standing foursquare, with bulging eyes, powerful nose, the mouth holding a small cup to collect water from flowers from the hollowed body, accompanied with an openwork hongmu stand. Ming Dynasty period.