Lot 100 D α

A large bronze ritual vessel of ding type. Ming dynasty

Auction 1203 - overview Cologne
11.06.2022, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 10.000 € - 15.000 €

A large bronze ritual vessel of ding type. Ming dynasty

Supported by three thick, slightly splayed legs and with two very thin handles, the body displaying three large taotie with an upper row of teeth "biting" into the legs and running dragons in an ornamental band below the rim. Various restorations.
Height 33.5 cm

明 三足饕餮紋青銅鼎
來源: 法國巴黎Armand Trampitsch (1890-1970)私人收藏, 由Ader Picard Tajan拍卖,巴黎,1985 年 10 月 11 日,编号59
私人收藏,巴黎,于上述拍卖中購得
證明: Michel Beurdeley的手書專家鑒定,1985 年 10 月 20 日寫于一張舊照片的背面。

Certificate

Handwritten expertise by Michel Beurdeley, dated 20.10.1985, on the back of the photo

Provenance

Collection Armand Trampitsch (1890-1970), sold at Ader Picard Tajan, Paris, 11.10.1985, lot 59
Private collection, Paris, bought at the above auction