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Later Chinese Bronzes from the Collection of Ulrich
Hausmann
Hong Kong | 08 Oct 2014, 11:45 AM | HK0558
LOT 3359
A BRONZE 'FLOWER' VESSEL, GU
MING DYNASTY
of archaistic gu form, the finely cast body with a slightly protruding central section, widely
flaring to a trumpet mouth and supported on a splayed foot, the neck with four upright
cicada leaves enclosing stylised ‘Omega’-shaped motifs against a leiwen ground, the
central section divided into four quadrants by raised ridges, each quadrant detailed with
floral scrolls, all above further horizontal raised ribs, the foot further divided into four
quadrants by raised ridges and adorned with ‘Omega’-shaped motifs, the surface patinated
to a smooth dark brown colour
22 cm., 8 5/8 in.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 75,000 HKD
