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DATED FIRST YEAR OF YONGLE (1403) AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD
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A BRONZE 'TORTOISE' STELE
DATED FIRST YEAR OF YONGLE (1403) AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD
The rectangular stele finely cast with a long inscription on the front and surmonted by two trailing dragons flanking two larger characters Sheng Zhi, 'Imperial Edict', all supported on the back of a mythical tortoise standing foursquare with its mouth open to reveal its teeth and tongue, the upturned tail with flame-like hair
14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.) high
DATED FIRST YEAR OF YONGLE (1403) AND POSSIBLY OF THE PERIOD
The rectangular stele finely cast with a long inscription on the front and surmonted by two trailing dragons flanking two larger characters Sheng Zhi, 'Imperial Edict', all supported on the back of a mythical tortoise standing foursquare with its mouth open to reveal its teeth and tongue, the upturned tail with flame-like hair
14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.) high
Provenance
From a Roman Collection
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