A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE ZITHER STRING ANCHORS, SE RUI
A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE ZITHER STRING ANCHORS, SE RUI
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A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE ZITHER STRING ANCHORS, SE RUI

WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (AD 8-220)

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A PAIR OF GILT-BRONZE ZITHER STRING ANCHORS, SE RUI
WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (AD 8-220)
The round top of each anchor is cast with a tiger crouched amidst small mountain peaks, and the base set with a short, hollow octagonal socket.
1 ¾ in. (4.5 cm.) high, cloth box, hongmu stands
Provenance
The Irving Collection, no. 1931, New York, by 1988.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.

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