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

LOT 3408

A BRONZE LIBATION CUP, JUE
SONG TO MING DYNASTY

of archaistic jue form, the ‘U’-shaped body supported on three splayed triangular blade
feet, cast on one side with a loop handle in the form of a mythical beast's head, a spout and
rounded tail forming the rim, cast with a recessed panel enclosing a sixteen-character
inscription below the spout, all surmounted by a pair of vertical posts terminating with
hemispherical tips, the smooth bronze patina of a dark brown colour
15.1 cm., 5 7/8 in.
ESTIMATE 15,000-20,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 32,500 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTE

Juecups are of particular interest to the academic and collector as they very often carry an inscription, frequently
stating where, when and sometimes on whose orders they were made. The current vessel bears a particularly long,