Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Vessel New Pictures

I am updating post with several new Large, original size pictures, so my blog will be out of wack for this post, as I do not want to increase blog size, thank you for putting up with this :-)
This Chinese Archaic Ritual Bronze Vessel has been in my family for many years and I am hoping by putting it on my blog that someone will be able to help me. I am looking for anyone to point me in the direction of an Asian Art Appraiser.

14th Century Ming ?

Tall narrow neck and flaring foot

20 inches tall

Research on symbols of Cicadas, Dragon and Masks

As I am seeking a Certified Appraisal Report. Any information on such an individual will be very appreciated. We have made a few contacts in the past, which I have listed below. The purpose in this search is we would like to eventually sell this piece.

In January 2000, photos were sent to Indianapolis Museum of Art and Mr. James Robinson, Curator Asian Art felt it could date from the late 14th century/Ming dynasty 1368-1644. He states it has more restraint than most later examples from the Qing dynasty 1644-1911.

October of 1999 we received a Retail Replacement Value for Insurance coverage, not a Certified Appraisal Report from Blackard and Geiger, Ltd.

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Throwback Thursday Tell All

 

This is my first time for a Throw Back Thursday post. And I would like to share a picture of myself in the groovy leaf headband and necklace make by the daisy chain method! I was a true flower child. My younger sister Lisa, is on the right, she was such a tomboy, note her wearing pants! (it was Summer)

The two Afghan Hounds were my Cool Uncle Fred's he was visiting us from Indianapolis in his green, Dodge "Super Bee"! My Uncle Fred passed away December 2013.

The target on the tree, was my oldest and only brother Dwight's... he loved BB guns, Dwight passed away 4 years ago this January.

The pup by the trees trunk is one of our Cocker Spaniels, His name was Dane we had 3 when we were growing up. They were some of the best dogs ever.

What dog breeds did you have growing up?

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