£2,268
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art ft. Scholar's Aesthetics: Dr Kenneth P. Lawley's Collection | 751
Auction: 3 November 2023 at 09:00 GMT
明 銅山中訪賢紋雙耳筒瓶
of slightly tapered cylindrical form, centre cast in high relief with officials on horses and entourage in a dramatic mountainous landscape heading towards towered pavilions with occasional figures looking out, all above a crashing wave band above foot, and underneath a band of interlocking coin patterns, set on both sides of the mouth with sinuous mythical beast handles
Provenance: Nicholas S Pitcher, 10 May 2017, with an original receipt.
Dr. Kenneth P. Lawley's inventory number: M.53.
Note: A comparable vase is illustrated in M. L. Eveleigh & B. Harkins, 1984, Later Chinese Bronzes, Andamans East International Ltd., pl. 24. Also compare to a related bronze 'Eight Daoist Immortals' incense-tool vase, cast in open-work, Ming dynasty, 16th century, previously Micheal Goedhuis's collection, sold at Bonham's London, 17 May 2023, lot 363; Another bronze cylindrical incense stick holder, Yuan/ Ming Dynasty, sold at Christie's London, 29 Mar 2007, lot 264.
Please note this lot will be offered with no reserve. 本拍品不設底價