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Ancient Gilt Bronze Chinese Fragment
Ancient Gilt Bronze Chinese Fragment
Item Details
Description
China; Song Dynasty. A trapezoidal fragment of thick sheet bronze, heavily gilded with mythological animal and human forms in high relief. The form of this object suggests that it may have been part of a ceremonial quiver, made for the afterlife. Four collection stickers on reverse, two of which are Arthur Sackler and A. W. Bahr. Ex Christies, Sackler.

Dimensions

Greatest length: 12 3/4" (32.3 cm)

Provenance

Christies: Important Chinese Works Of Art From The Arthur M. Sackler Collection Dec. 1, 1994, lot 45.
Condition
Good excavated condition with much gilding remaining.
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Ancient Gilt Bronze Chinese Fragment

Estimate $1,000 - $2,000
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Starting Price $500
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