Comprising an archaistic bronze vase, Ming dynasty, of baluster shape and square section, cast with archaistic patterns around the exterior, set with a pair of taotie handles on the sides suspending loose rings. 22cm (8 2/3in) high; together with a smaller bronze vase, Song/Ming dynasty, with ribs around the exterior, 14cm (5 1/2in) high; and a bronze tripod incense burner and cover with Buddhist lion finial, 17th/18th century, 21.5cm (8 1/2in) high. (4).