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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3305
A BRONZE 'THREE RAMS' VASE
QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY
of archaistic zun form, cast with an ovoid body rising to a waisted neck and flared rim, all
supported on a splayed foot, the shoulders set with three handles cast in the form of
stylised rams' heads, the patinated bronze surface of a dark chocolate-brown colour
16.2 cm., 6 3/8 in.
ESTIMATE 40,000-60,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 375,000 HKD
CATALOGUE NOTE
The attraction of the vessel relies on the beauty of the shape, the refinement of the design, and the very fine
patination. Ulrich Hausmann has suggested that the vase may date to as early as the 15th century, but closely
comparable forms in porcelain suggest it may date to the 18th century.
For a Yongzheng reign-marked celadon-glazed porcelain ‘three rams’ vase of closely related form, see the example
