SHANG DYNASTY
細節
A RARE ARCHAIC BRONZE RECTANGULAR MOUNT
Shang Dynasty
Cast in relief on each side of the rectangular fitting with the profile of a stylized tiger with intaglio scrollwork, terminating at the closed end with the wide-open mouth of the tiger showing its bared teeth below the remainder of the head cast in relief to form a taotie mask on top in front of a rectangular aperture, the underside with an oval-shaped slit, the other end open for attachment, with attractive pale green patina to one side and top
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) long
Shang Dynasty
Cast in relief on each side of the rectangular fitting with the profile of a stylized tiger with intaglio scrollwork, terminating at the closed end with the wide-open mouth of the tiger showing its bared teeth below the remainder of the head cast in relief to form a taotie mask on top in front of a rectangular aperture, the underside with an oval-shaped slit, the other end open for attachment, with attractive pale green patina to one side and top
3.3/8in. (8.5cm.) long
來源
Richard C. Bull Collection, Sotheby's, New York, December 6, 1983, lot 32
展覽
University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1959