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A Bronze 'Tortoise' Stele

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Description

A Bronze 'Tortoise' Stele
DATED FIRST YEAR OF YONGLE REIGN, CORRESPONDING TO YEAR 1403
明永樂銅板聖旨
the rectangular stele cast with an inscription, surmounted by two trailing dragons flanking two larger characters Sheng Zhi, (Imperial Edict), all supported on the back of a mythical tortoise standing foursquare with its mouth open to reveal its teeth and tongue.
Height 13 1/2 in., 34.3 cm.

Property from a Private Chicago Collection

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A Bronze 'Tortoise' Stele

Name: A Bronze 'Tortoise' Stele
SKU: 89691730
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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