CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

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ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY

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Jul 26, 2020

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  Ca. 206 BC - 220 AD. Han Dynasty or later. Bronze musical instrument with elaborate decoration. The object features a globular body, and long curved neck surmounted by a beautiful standing bull with long, curved horns. Two airholes on the body and one on the neck; traces of incised decoration are also visible on the body. This striking item may have served as a whistle or other kind of wind instrument. The Han Dynasty, which ruled between 202 BC–220 AD, brought great prosperity and stability to China, reigning over a golden age of classical Chinese civilisation during which China saw major advances including the widespread development of a monetary economy and the invention of paper, as well as much progress in the decorative arts. Good condition; beautiful patina. Size: H:330mm / W:135mm ; 1218g
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