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A rare bronze Owl-Form vessel.…
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Melbourne
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1-Dec-2024
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A rare bronze Owl-Form vessel. Han Dynasty, (206 BC-AD 220). A rare bronze vessel in the form of an owl, Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220). This exquisite small vessel is crafted in the shape of an owl, with the body elegantly perched upon two small feet and a sturdy tail, providing stability and balance. The surface exhibits a finely preserved greenish-black patina, smooth and rich, hinting at the vessel's significant age and the sophisticated bronze-working techniques of the Han period. The delicate form and lifelike detailing of the owl demonstrate the artisans' skill and their deep reverence for natural forms, common in Han Dynasty artifacts, where animal figures were often imbued with symbolic meaning and used in ritual contexts. Provenance: The Carl Wantrup collection, , height 10.2 cm width 7.9 cm
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Oriental: Bronze