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LOT 1602

Chinese Han Style Bronze Animal Finial

19TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER

2 3/8 in. (90 grams, 60 mm high).

A bronze finial or mount in the form of the head of a fantastical creature, with bovine-like ears and eyes, bifurcated horns with erupting flowers, a lozenge in relief to its forehead and detailing to eyebrows and upper lip; hollow reverse with tapering rectangular lug.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-1990s.
From a West Country collection.

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LOT 1602

Chinese Han Style Bronze Animal Finial

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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