Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Stupa
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Description
Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son, ca. 1st millennium 206 BCE. An interesting form of stupa made of leaded-bronze from this early Vietnamese culture. Once cast as three separate pieces and later joined the set is comprised of a bronze discoid form with a frontal recess bearing a perforated suspension hole. The next is a cast bronze finial with a piriform body, short neck with fluted lines, and a carinated rim. A cylindrical opening extends through the center of the piece. Under the rich patina are faint traces of the raised foliate motif. The last piece is a cast bronze base with a flared rim and domed body. A hole at the top indicates where a handle was surmounted. Size finial: 1.5" W x 3" H (3.8 cm x 7.6 cm); disc: 4.8" L x .4" W (12.2 cm x 1 cm); bell: 3.5" W x 3.5" H (8.9 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection; ex-D. Smith collection, San Diego, California, USA acquired before 2000
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#162689
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection; ex-D. Smith collection, San Diego, California, USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#162689
Condition
Pieces once joined and now separate. Extensive oxidation and surface deposits.
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Ancient Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Stupa
Estimate $600 - $900
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