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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3313
A BRONZE BELL
SONG / YUAN DYNASTY
the cylindrical body tapering to a domed top surmounted by a handle cast in the form of a
crouching dragon with a sinuous body, the exterior bordered with a band enclosing an
undulating foliate scroll, a further band enclosing four dragons writhing sinuously
encircling the foot, the bronze patinated to a dark brown tone with darker speckles
19.7 cm., 7 3/4 in.
ESTIMATE 50,000-70,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 162,500 HKD
LITERATURE
Spink & Son Ltd., Minor Arts of China II, London, 1985, cat. no. 70.