A Group of Three Gilt Bronze Mat Weights, China, Han Dynasty
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1479143
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1479143
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120 Impasse de La Borie
81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE
(0033) 6 32 63 98 15
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120 Impasse de La Borie
81170 Livers Cazelles, FRANCE
(0033) 6 32 63 98 15
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€1,200.00
A group of three mat weights. The first one is of circular form, with two tiger heads. Dimensions: H
35 mm, D 50 mm. The second one is oval shaped, looking like a chimera with wings. Dimensions: H 32 mm L 52 mm. The third one is a bird holding a branch in its beak, with an oval base. Dimensions: 34 mm, L 44 mm. All are made of gilt bronze, with a fine patina. Gilding partly missing, otherwise very good condition.
Provenance: French provincial auction sale in the early seventies.
NOTE: Originally there should have been four, symbolizing the four wind directions: the White Tiger for the West, the Red Bird for the South, the Dragon (or another related mythical animal like the bixie or qilin) for the East and the Dark Warrior (a turtle encircled by a snake) for the North.
