- 3345
A LARGE ARCHAISTIC BRONZE INCENSE BURNER AND COVER, DING SONG DYNASTY
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 HKD
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Description
- bronze
powerfully cast of archaistic ding form, with a deep rounded body rising to a lipped mouthrim, the body cast with a narrow band enclosing geometric designs, all supported on three splayed feet, each set with a raised vertical crenellated flange, the rim set with a pair of arched handles, cover
Provenance
Lempertz, 9th/10th December 2011, lot 166.
Condition
There is a prominent dent in the interior of the vessel, where the front leg has been impacted against the surface. Other general surface wear, but overall good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Much has been speculated about the legendary collection of bronzes of the Song emperor Huizong, whose collection of around 800 bronzes was published in 1126 in the Bogutulu. We know little about which of these bronzes were archaic and which were new vessels, commissioned by Imperial command in the archaic tradition.
The present example follows a Zhou dynasty ding form and is of similar size and comparable weight to the archaic prototype. The rich patina created by generations of handling indicates that the vessel has not been excavated but has been treasured and passed on over many centuries. For a ding vessel with an inscription of the Zhenghe period, Northern Sung Dynasty, dated A.D. 1116, see Art and Culture of the Sung Dynasty, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2000, p. 100.
The present example follows a Zhou dynasty ding form and is of similar size and comparable weight to the archaic prototype. The rich patina created by generations of handling indicates that the vessel has not been excavated but has been treasured and passed on over many centuries. For a ding vessel with an inscription of the Zhenghe period, Northern Sung Dynasty, dated A.D. 1116, see Art and Culture of the Sung Dynasty, National Palace Museum, Taipei, 2000, p. 100.