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

LOT 3366

AN ARCHAISTIC BRONZE VASE, FANGHU
LATE MING / EARLY QING DYNASTY

of rectangular section, the pear-shaped body rising from a high splayed foot to a waisted
neck and galleried flared rim, a band of pendent trefoil petal lappets encircling the
mouthrim, the exterior divided into two registers by a raised double-rib band interrupted by
a pair of lion mask handles, the upper register engraved with designs of cloud swirls and a
moon with traces of parcel gilding, the lower register with a phoenix and a lotus, the
patinated surface of a warm coppery-brown colour
20 cm., 7 3/8 in.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 HKD
Lot Sold: 27,500 HKD

CATALOGUE NOTE