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

LOT 3326

A BRONZE 'DAOIST' INCENSE BOX AND COVER
MING DYNASTY

of circular form, finely cast with an ovoid body rising to a short mouthrim, the flat top of the
cover pieced with a wondrous design of two deer standing below a large pine tree, the
burls and knots of the gnarled tree trunk intricately detailed with lingzhi fungus sprouting
from the ground, the bronze of a variegated brown patina
11.5 cm., 4 1/2 in.
ESTIMATE 50,000-70,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 137,500 HKD

PROVENANCE

Brian Harkins Oriental Art, Hong Kong, 1982.