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Auction archive: Lot number 834

A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT

Estimate
US$3,000 - US$5,000
Price realised:
US$5,000
Auction archive: Lot number 834

A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT

Estimate
US$3,000 - US$5,000
Price realised:
US$5,000
Beschreibung:

A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT
NORTHWEST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC
A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT NORTHWEST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC The hollow fitting of U-shaped cross section is cast in the shape of a crouching leopard shown facing forward with jaws open exposing the fangs and with the tail arched up onto the back. The comma scrolls on the body most likely representing the leopard's spots. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long

Auction archive: Lot number 834
Auction:
Datum:
16 Mar 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
New York
Beschreibung:

A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT
NORTHWEST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC
A TINNED BRONZE LEOPARD-FORM YOKE ORNAMENT NORTHWEST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC The hollow fitting of U-shaped cross section is cast in the shape of a crouching leopard shown facing forward with jaws open exposing the fangs and with the tail arched up onto the back. The comma scrolls on the body most likely representing the leopard's spots. 3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) long

Auction archive: Lot number 834
Auction:
Datum:
16 Mar 2017
Auction house:
Christie's
New York
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