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CHINA, 19th century Covered duck-shaped pot in brown patina …
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CHINA, 19th century Covered duck-shaped pot in brown patina …
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Estimate €3,500 - €4,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, 19th century
Covered duck-shaped pot in brown patina bronze, the so-called "fuzun" model. The bird is shown standing on two legs, its neck twisted and its head raised towards the sky, supporting on its back a receptacle with a basket handle, the whole displaying decorative motifs in relief.
Height: 28.5 cm
Length : 27.5 cm
Weight: 1 kg 864 g
Comparative: For a fuzun of the Ming period (15th-16th century) with similar stylistic features, see in the collections of the Musée Cernuschi in Paris, under reference M.C. 542.
Provenance: - Monaco Collection
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