CHINESE ORDOS BRONZE RAM FITTING

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ART OF ASIA- FROM ANTIQUITY TO PRESENT DAY

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Jul 26, 2020

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  600-400 BC. Northeast China. Cast bronze openwork fitting depicting a grazing ram with long, curved horns. he sheep or ram is the eighth of the twelve animals in a zodiac cycle and is regarded as an auspicious animal which is peace-loving, kind, helpful, and trusting, but of a nature resistant to change. Ceramic figures such as this item were important to a variety of cultures with afterlife beliefs which involved trials, travels, or an afterlife similar to that which was lived on earth. These animals, which are included as funerary offerings reflect the belief that assistance, luck and companionship would be helpful in overcoming the difficult environs of the afterlife. The Ordos culture thrived during the Bronze and early Iron Ages in what is now Inner Mongolia and is known for its nomadic culture and rich traditions of decorative metalwork, as is embodied in this piece. Excellent condition. Provenance: Important London collection of Ancient art; formed in 1970-80s then passed by descent. Size: H:32.6mm / W:43.5mm ; 32.67g
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