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ANOTHER PROPERTY
A GILT-BRONZE ‘DRAGON’ FITTING
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)
Details
A GILT-BRONZE ‘DRAGON’ FITTING
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)
The hollow fitting is cast at one end with an elongated ferocious dragon head with open mouth, flared nostrils and long horns, with fine hair markings on the mane and brows and a scale pattern on the neck. Two small tabs extend from the edge at the opposite end.
5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long, stand
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)
The hollow fitting is cast at one end with an elongated ferocious dragon head with open mouth, flared nostrils and long horns, with fine hair markings on the mane and brows and a scale pattern on the neck. Two small tabs extend from the edge at the opposite end.
5 ¾ in. (14.6 cm.) long, stand
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong before 1998.
Brought to you by
Olivia Hamilton