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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3404
A SMALL BRONZE WINE CUP
LATE MING DYNASTY
of oval section, the deep rounded sides rising from a short foot, cast with a mythical beast
loop handle on one side and a spout on the other, the exterior with two cartouches
enclosing a scene of birds and plants, interrupted by a large ruyi bloom and a key-fret
diapered ground, the countersunk base incised with a further key-fret diapered ground, the
surface patinated to a warm chocolate colour with traces of gilt-lacquer
9.4 cm., 3 3/4 in.
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 25,000 HKD
CATALOGUE NOTE
A closely related bronze cup from the Frederick M. Mayer collection, probably produced at the same workshop, was
sold at Christie’s London, 24th and 25th June 1974, lot 114.
