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

LOT 3310

A BRONZE ARCHAISTIC VASE, GU
YUAN DYNASTY

of archaistic gu form, the hexagonal body robustly cast with a slightly globular central
section, widely flaring to a trumpet lobed mouth comprising six bracket foliates, all
supported on a splayed foot, the flared neck bordered with six archaistic cicada blades,
above a band of linked-coin design set with two raised vertical flanges, the bulbous section
decorated with dissolved taotie masks against a leiwen ground and set with a pair of
flanges on the side, the splayed foot set with a pair of raised flanges and cast in relief with
two pairs of stylised confronting kui dragons against a leiwen ground, interrupted by a pair
of raised flanges, the surface patinated to a warm variegated brown tone
21.8 cm., 8 5/8 in.
ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 137,500 HKD