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Chinese Ordos Style Bronze Decorative Plaque with Buddha and Beasts Chinese Ordos Style Bronze Decorative Plaque with Buddha and Beasts Chinese Ordos Style Bronze Decorative Plaque with Buddha and Beasts
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LOT 2138

Chinese Ordos Style Bronze Decorative Plaque with Buddha and Beasts

20TH CENTURY A.D.

6 7/8 in. (503 grams, 17.5 cm).

Displaying two central grappling beasts and a Buddha figure within an arched niche, birds in the field.

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market circa 2000.
Private British collection, London, UK, early 2000's.

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LOT 2138

Chinese Ordos Style Bronze Decorative Plaque with Buddha and Beasts

Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

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