Asian Art

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LOT 162

Lot 162

A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Lot 162 Details
A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

汉 金铜虎形镇

The archaistically rendered beast in a tightly coiled pose, head resting on its paws and details finely incised, the based filled presumably with lead
diameter 1.9" — 4.9 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $2,700
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
  • A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
  • A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
  • A Gilt Bronze 'Tiger' Circular Mat Weight, Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)
Provenance:

From the Collection of Joe Der, Toronto/Montreal.
Acquired in China before 1980.
乔德先生私人珍藏
1980年之前购自中国

Note:

Compare with examples sold at Sotheby's New York, September 28, 2021, lot 725; Christie's New York, September 24, 2020, lot 888; Christie's New York, March 22, 2018, lot 914; and Bonhams London, May 12, 2016, lot 7

Sotheby's New York, September 28, 2021, lot 725
Christie's New York, September 24, 2020, lot 888
Christie's New York, March 22, 2018, lot 914
Bonhams London, May 12, 2016, lot 7

CONDITION DETAILS

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