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LOT 1538
Sold for (Inc. bp): £254
CHINESE HAN STYLE BRONZE HORSE WEIGHT
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (203 grams, 78 mm).
19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 in. (203 grams, 78 mm).
A Han style bronze weight modelled as a reclining horse, all four legs tucked beneath its body, neck and head leaning backwards and to one side of the body; the animal displaying a characterful face with bulging eyes and flared nostrils; a dense and intricate series of geometric motifs adorning the body; hollow-formed.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-1990s.
From a West Country collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
