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A Chinese gilt-bronze bear, Han dynasty

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Description

A Chinese gilt-bronze bear

Han dynasty

With inlaid stones.

H: 2 3/8, W: 1 1/2, D: 1 3/8 in. (H: 6.03, W: 3.81, D: 3.49 cm.)

Weight: 164.42 g.

Provenance: Private collection, Virginia.

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Notes: This bear-form support is cast copper, gilded throughout and inlaid with turquoise. Its forelimbs rest on its bent hind limbs. The miniature, and adorable, bear possesses elements of realism, with intricately carved hair and a lively demeanor. Bears were regarded as auspicious animals during the Han dynasty, and Han craftsmen became increasingly skilled at depicting the symbolic creature. National Museum of China, A Pair of Gilt-Bronze Bear Shaped Mat Weight, figure 1; Christie's, March 2015, New York, Lot 01; Christie's, September 2013, New York, Lot 1499.

Condition

With a minor chip to the arm; chipping and loss to inlaid stones.

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A Chinese gilt-bronze bear, Han dynasty

Name: A Chinese gilt-bronze bear, Han dynasty
SKU: 140796776
Price: 3250 USD
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