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532 The distinctive archaistic shape of the present lot is inspired by
13th-12th century tripod vessel called ding. See a bronze ding of
A RARE CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL AND GILT BRONZE ARCHAISTIC comparable shape, dated to the Shang Dynasty, illustrated in W.
TRIPOD INCENSE BURNER, DING Watson, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, London 1977, pl. 2a.
16th century
The main vessel decorated with a wide band with flanges and dragons
in low relief, the underside with a lotus meander, the rim flanked with top
loop handles, all raised on three tall legs formed as stylised dragons.
17cm (6 3/4in) high

£10,000 - 15,000
CNY92,000 - 140,000
HK$110,000 - 160,000

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