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An archaistic silver-inlaid bronze ‘recumbent ox’ libation vessel
and cover
Qing dynasty
Cast in two parts, the well-defined head flanked by a pair of small ears
and rising horns, its spine highlighted by a vertical flange running down
towards the tip of its tail, the body engulfed in silver-inlaid flames on a
swirling ground.
26.7cm wide. (2).
HK$60,000 - 80,000
US$7,700 - 10,000

清 銅錯銀牛形觥

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A gilt-bronze ‘dragon fish’ paper weight
Qing dynasty
The transformative mythical beast with the body of a dragon and ending
in the tail of a fish, sitting upright with front claws outstretched and
ribbed torso rising to an upturned head, its ferocious face with jaws
wide open revealing sharp teeth framed, a furry mane running down its
back.
7cm wide.
HK$30,000 - 50,000
US$3,900 - 6,500

清 銅鎏金雕鼇龍紙鎮

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