LOT 167 Song/ Ming Dynasty A rare bronze 'bactrian camel' water dropper
Viewed 211 Frequency
Pre-bid 0 Frequency
Name
Size
Description
Translation provided by Youdao
Song/ Ming Dynasty|Cast as a recumbent camel with two humps to its back, its head slightly lifted to form the spout, the legs neatly bent and tucked underneath the body, fitted box. 9.5cm (3 3/4in) wide (2).|宋/明 銅駱駝水注The exotic form of the present lot appears to have emulated earlier examples, which showcased the rapid cultural interaction and integration between China proper and the nomadic Stepps during the early dynasties of China. Compare a related bronze water dropper, Han dynasty, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum: Small Refined Articles of the Study, Shanghai, 2009, p.192, no.178.
Preview:
2017年11月7-8日
Address:
Montpelier Street Knightsbridge London SW7 1HH
Start time:
Online payment is available,
You will be qualified after paid the deposit!
Online payment is available for this session.
Bidding for buyers is available,
please call us for further information. Our hot line is400-010-3636 !
This session is a live auction,
available for online bidding and reserved bidding