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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3340
AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE DRAGON-HANDLED VASE, HU
YUAN / EARLY MING DYNASTY
of archaistic hu form, the pear-shaped body rising from a splayed foot to a tall neck and
galleried mouthrim, the neck flanked by a pair of chilong loop handles, the exterior of the
vessel divided into four registers by three undecorated bands, each register cast in relief
with archaistic motifs, including concentric circles and stylised kui dragons, the foot cast
with additional archaistic motifs
22 cm., 8 5/8 in.
ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 325,000 HKD
