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A Chinese gilt-bronze support fitting cast of a mythical beast,…
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Melbourne
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4-Jun-2023
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A Chinese gilt-bronze support fitting cast of a mythical beast, possibly Han Dynasty (202 B. C.-220 A. D.), crouching on his knees, the right hand presenting a crop of mushrooms, the head forward facing with jaws agape, the lips drawn back to show fangs flanking his tongue. Provenance: A private collection, Tasmania, 7.8 cm high
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Antiquities: Asian