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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3384
A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC ARROW-HANDLED VASE
SONG / YUAN DYNASTY
the pear-shaped body rising to a waisted neck and a slightly everted rim, all supported on a
slightly splayed foot, the neck flanked by a pair of tubular lug handles cast with a wan-
diapered ground, the exterior finely cast in relief with four registers divided by raised
double-ribs, the first register with a band of wan symbols, the second with stylised dragons
writhing sinuously and accented with leiwen patterns, the third with a double-band of
leiwen patterns, all above a broad band enclosing a pair of taotie masks against a leiwen
ground, the foot further encircled with a leiwen border, the surface patinated to a rich dark
brown colour
24.6 cm., 9 5/8 in.
ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 325,000 HKD
