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LOT 1542

Chinese Han Style Bronze Dragon Weight

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

4 3/4 in. (438 grams, 12 cm high).

A Han style bronze weight in the form of a dragon, modelled seated and facing with out-splayed front paws, stylised facial features, beard and quiff to rear of head, undulating tail held along the beast's back, forming a loop for suspension; hollow-formed with void to base.

Provenance

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

CONDITION

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LOT 1542

Chinese Han Style Bronze Dragon Weight

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

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