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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558

LOT 3372

A BRONZE INCENSE BURNER, LIAN
WANZHU ZHAI MARK, LATE MING DYNASTY

of circular form, the flared cylindrical body supported on a base resting on three short
cabriole legs, set with a pair of stylised angular handles, the base centred with a Wanzhu
zhai ('treasured bamboo studio) mark within a recessed panel, the surface patinated to a
rich chocolate-brown colour
12 cm., 4 3/4 in.
ESTIMATE 50,000-70,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 437,500 HKD

PROVENANCE

Spink & Son Ltd., London, 1980s.

CATALOGUE NOTE

Undecorated incense burners of this distinct type are rare, but the form is known in cloisonné enamel of the late Ming
dynasty.