A PAIR OF METAL ALLOY ARCHAISTIC YEN YEN VASES,... Lot n° 56

A PAIR OF METAL ALLOY ARCHAISTIC YEN YEN VASES, LATE QING TO REPUBLIC China, 1850-1930. The vases of a dark patinated metal alloy, of Phoenix Tail form and made from several parts, decorated with archaistic designs. A copy of an old black and white photo, dating to early 1930s, with the collector’s setting, and one of the present vases within, is accompanying this lot.(2) Condition: Some loose parts, wear, losses, old soldering and repairs. Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920. Weight: 10.2 kg in total Dimensions: Height 44.0 cm each