Lot 71
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COLLECTION OF ORDOS BRONZE PLAQUES
NORTHERN CHINA, 3RD - 2ND CENTURY B.C.
African & Oceanic Art, Antiquities and Natural History | 639
Auction: 5 May 2021 at 12:00 BST
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
Description
bronze, consisting of three pairs of plaques, each raised on a bespoke mount; the first pair each with a single charging bull, openwork and fire gilt; the second pair in low relief, depicting two animals standing astride a horned figure; the third pair with small areas of openwork, showing a swirling mix of mythical beasts and vegetal themes (6)
Dimensions
largest 6cm x 11cm
Footnote
Provenance:
Private collection, United Kingdom