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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3394
A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC PEAR-SHAPED VASE
YUAN / EARLY MING DYNASTY
the slender pear-shaped body rising to a slightly tapered neck, the exterior bordered with
four elongated archaistic cicada leaves detailed with ruyi-shaped motifs against a leiwen
ground, flanked by a pair of handles cast in the form of a taotie mask terminating with a
small loop, the surface patinated to a dark brown colour
25.5 cm., 10 in.
ESTIMATE 60,000-80,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 212,500 HKD
