Lot 29. An archaistic bronze ritual food vessel (Dou), Ming dynasty, Hongzhi period, dated to the13th year, corresponding to 1500. Diameter 17.7 cm. Lot Sold 3,556 GBP (Estimate 6,000 - 8,000 GBP). © Sotheby's 2023

the base cast with an inscription reading Hongzhi shisannian zhongdong zhi wuxi wu jinxian wenkui zhi wudaibo miao jiqi (Made in the 13th year of Hongzhi (in the mid-winter by Wu Jinxi of Wuxi on the occasion of his obtaining the Wen Kuai (the top candidate in the public imperial examination) to be presented as a ceremonial vessel in the family temple of Wou Tai-Pai).

Provenance: Collection of Dr Wou Kiuan (1910-1997).
Wou Lien-Pai Museum, oll. no. M.4.22.

Sotheby's. A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part II, London, 15 December 2023