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An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support — An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support, Eastern Zhou dynasty

An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support

An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support, Eastern Zhou dynasty

An archaic bronze sculptural support in the form of a crouching tiger from the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This zoomorphic vessel fitting demonstrates sophisticated bronze casting techniques and symbolic animal imagery.

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A Journey Through China's History. The Dr Wou Kiuan Collection Online. Part I

May 10, 2023

Estimate: $2,000$3,000

Lot 65

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An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support, An archaic bronze figure of a crouching tiger-form support, Eastern Zhou dynasty

An archaic bronze sculptural support in the form of a crouching tiger from the Eastern Zhou dynasty. This zoomorphic vessel fitting demonstrates sophisticated bronze casting techniques and symbolic animal imagery.

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Bronze, Tiger Form, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, Vessel Support, Archaic, Zoomorphic, Chinese Bronzes