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THBBronze Mythical Animal
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Marlborough, MA 01752
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 16, 2015 - May 17, 2015
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- Lot Description
Bronze Mythical Animal, China, possibly Tang dynasty, half-seated with its forelegs half-raised and head turned to the side, tail coiled, decorated with incised details, the forehead marked incised "wang" (king), ht. 3 7/8, wd. 4 5/8 in.
Provenance: Estate of the late Charles R. Rogers, Assistant Director of Baltimore Museum of Art. By repute given to Mr. Rogers by Dr. Chao-Ming Chen of Baltimore, Maryland, a dealer in Chinese antiques from 1925-1955 and the owner of the Tai Sheng and Co., import store.
Estimate $700-900
repairs in different metal to base of front paws, left leg cracked and repaired, traces of repairs around the neck and belly, and overall surface encrustations.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. - Shipping Info
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