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Asian Art Auction, Session 2

June 06, 2011

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LOT 308

Lot 308

Pair of Bronze Taotie Mask and Ring Handles, Warring States Period, 5th to 3rd Century BC

Pair of Bronze Taotie Mask and Ring Handles, Warring States Period, 5th to 3rd Century BC
Lot 308 Details
Pair of Bronze Taotie Mask and Ring Handles, Warring States Period, 5th to 3rd Century BC

Crisply cast with a wide face and beady eyes surrounded by scrolls, the ring supported by its beak-like mouth. Lucite stand
height 4.1" — 10.5 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,200

Realised: $400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Lot 307 to 310- Chinese Archaic Bronzes from a Toronto Estate

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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