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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3303
A BRONZE POURING VESSEL AND COVER, YI
SONG TO EARLY MING DYNASTY
of archaistic yi form, with deep rounded sides rising from a splayed foot, set with a handle
in the form of a stylised kui dragon, the footrim bordered with a geometric band enclosing
archaistic motifs, the well-fitted cover cast as the head and back of a mythical beast with an
opened mouth forming the spout of the vessel, its flaring nostrils and upright ears
naturalistically cast, the smooth patina of a warm chocolate-brown colour
width 14 cm., 5 1/2 in.
ESTIMATE 40,000-60,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 175,000 HKD
CATALOGUE NOTE
Bronze vessels of guang form are typically cast with a dense overall archaistic design and are often inlaid. The current
vessel, however, is almost plain apart from a restrained archaistic decor on the foot rim and handle, with the lid
displaying a modelled and incised design, reminiscent of jade pieces. It has a very fine, old patination, strongly
suggesting an early date.
