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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
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LOT 3317
A BRONZE HANDWARMER AND COVER
ZHANG MINGQI MARK, LATE MING DYNASTY
of oval form, the compressed globular body rising from a flat base rounded shoulders and
a lipped mouthrim, the well-fitted domed cover intricately pierced with a diapered ground of
florettes and quatrefoil motifs, the base incised with a four-character seal mark reading
Zhang Mingqi Zhi (‘Made by Zhang Mingqi’)
13.9 cm., 5 1/2 in.
ESTIMATE 80,000-100,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 1,780,000 HKD
PROVENANCE
Sir Percival David (1892-1964), and thence to Lady David.
Sotheby’s London, 14th December 1976, lot 240.
Hugh M. Moss Ltd., Hong Kong.
Dr. Ip Yee Collection, Hong Kong.
Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 22nd November 1984, lot 790.
CATALOGUE NOTE
The design and craftsmanship of Zhang Mingqi is renowned and has been copied extensively in later periods.
