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LOT 2142
Chinese Han Style Bronze Animal Finial
19TH CENTURY A.D. OR EARLIER
2 3/8 in. (90 grams, 60 mm high).
Formed as 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 2142
Chinese Han Style Bronze Animal Finial
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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