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TANG-LIAO DYNASTY (618-1125)
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A PAIR OF GILT BRONZE 'LION' PLAQUES
TANG-LIAO DYNASTY (618-1125)
Each plaque is of bracket form terminating in three points, the lower section is decorated with fan-shaped flower spray and the upright sections is decorated in mirror image with a repoussé striding lion amongst flower scrolls.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
TANG-LIAO DYNASTY (618-1125)
Each plaque is of bracket form terminating in three points, the lower section is decorated with fan-shaped flower spray and the upright sections is decorated in mirror image with a repoussé striding lion amongst flower scrolls.
6 in. (15.2 cm.) high
Provenance
The Private Collection of A & J Speelman, acquired prior to 1980.
Special notice
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