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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE HONG KONG FAMILY COLLECTION

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A GOLD AND SILVER-INLAID BRONZE
ARCHAISTIC VASE, ZHI

MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

The slightly compressed body is crisply cast in relief to each side with a
bold taotie mask with raised horns, below a band of geometric pattern
on the neck, which is flanked by a pair of tubular handles.
4¬ in. (11.7 cm.) high, wood stand

HK$80,000-120,000US$11,000-16,000

Provenance:

A Hong Kong private family collection formed prior to the 1970s

174 明十六世紀 銅錯金銀仿古饕餮紋觶

PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE HONG KONG FAMILY 來源：
COLLECTION
香港家族珍藏，於 1970 年代前入藏
175

A BRONZE CENSER

Qing Dynasty, 17TH-18TH CENTURY

The censer is cast with a pair of cloud-scroll form handles flanking
the compressed body decorated with a lappet band around the
mid-section. One side is cast with an apocryphal Xuande six-
character mark and the base with a three-character inscription
feiyunge (Pavilion of Buoyant Clouds).
6 in. (15 cm.) wide, wood stand

HK$30,000-50,000US$3,900-6,500

Provenance: 175

A Hong Kong private family collection formed prior to the 1970s

清初 銅雲頭耳簋式爐

來源： PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE HONG KONG FAMILY
COLLECTION
香港家族珍藏，於 1970 年代前入藏
176
175 (mark)
A BRONZE MYTHICAL BEAST-FORM WATER
DROPPER

MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY

The horned creature is well cast facing forward with its legs in a
crouching position. The beard, mane, and bifurcated tail are finely
detailed. It is holding an ear cup in its mouth, acting as a spout for
the water.
7 in. (18 cm.) wide, wood stand

HK$50,000-80,000US$6,500-10,000

Provenance:

A Hong Kong private family collection formed prior to the 1970s

明十六世紀 銅瑞獸形水注

來源：

香港家族珍藏，於 1970 年代前入藏

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