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Littleton Hennessy Asian Art - Archaic Chinese Bronzes & Metalwares

Eight superb examples of Archaic Chinese Bronzes and Metalwares exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht 2023.

Eight superb examples of Archaic Chinese Bronzes and Metalwares exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht 2023.

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7A RARE SILVER-PLATE BRONZE BOWL WITH BIRDS<br />

AND ANIMALS-PATTERN<br />

青 铜 鎏 银 花 鸟 纹 碗<br />

Tang dynasty, 8th century 西 周 公 元 前 2 世 纪<br />

Dimensions:<br />

尺 寸 :<br />

15.5 cm diameter, 8 cm high<br />

唐 公 元 8 世 纪<br />

Provenance: - Acquired from Mandala Fine <strong>Art</strong>s Hong Kong in 2001<br />

来 源 :<br />

2001 年 购 自 香 港 曼 陀 罗 艺 术<br />

The bowl with gently rounded sides, rising to a slightly everted rim. The body<br />

decorated with two bands of birds and florals scrolls, set above a band with<br />

interspersed, stylised flowers leading to a plain base. The surface and base of the<br />

bowl with a natural green patina and encrustation.<br />

器 身 微 鼓 , 朝 上 至 沿 , 沿 口 略 撇 。 器 身 两 道 花 鸟 卷 纹 , 平 底 。 器 表 及 底 绿 锈 自 然 。

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