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LOT 2180
Chinese Han Style Bronze Turtle
20TH CENTURY A.D.
3 5/8 in. (223 grams, 93 mm).
With semi-naturalistic detailing, ornate tail; oval void to base giving access to hollow body; possibly a scroll weight.
ProvenanceAcquired 1980-1990s.
Ex West Country, UK, collection.
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LOT 2180
Chinese Han Style Bronze Turtle
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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Chinese Song Jianyao 'Hare's Fur' Tea Bowl
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Chinese Han Style Bronze Bear Finial
19th-20th century A.D.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
In a seated position, one leg drawn up beside its body with left paw resting upon it, the other pushed out to the side of its body, the right paw resting upon it, large head with gaping mouth exposing teeth and tongue, pricked ears and bulging eyes, sagging breasts resting atop the creature's pot-belly, incised fur detailing and a short tail to the reverse; hollow-formed. 135 grams, 58 mm
Fine condition.
Acquired 1980-1990s. From a West Country collection.