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HAN DYNASTY (206 BC -220 AD)
Details
A BRONZE CHARIOT FITTING
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC -220 AD)
The chariot fitting is of tubular form and closed at one end with circular apertures to each side. There is a rectangular aperture on the shaft through which slides a detachable fitting terminating in a tiger head, the beast's striped markings, barred teeth and facial features are finely detailed. The narrow tapered end of the shaft is cast with a band of lappets. The bronze has malachite green encrustations
6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) long
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC -220 AD)
The chariot fitting is of tubular form and closed at one end with circular apertures to each side. There is a rectangular aperture on the shaft through which slides a detachable fitting terminating in a tiger head, the beast's striped markings, barred teeth and facial features are finely detailed. The narrow tapered end of the shaft is cast with a band of lappets. The bronze has malachite green encrustations
6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm.) long
Provenance
Acquired in the UK prior to 2000.
Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013).
Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013).
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