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A pair of archaic bronze chariot fittings
Western Zhou dynasty
Each cast of ‘spade’ form, fitted with curved open socket for fitting a
chariot pole, the upper side cast with a prominent taotie mask consisting
of defined eyes and eyebrows, atop a curved V-shape fixture featuring
an additional taotie mask in the opposite direction, and ram decoration
at the lower panel, both with pierced eyes and nostrils, the interior cast
in relief with a ‘X’ pattern, mounted on stand.
22.7cm high. (2).
HK$70,000 - 90,000
US$9,000 - 12,000
西周 青銅車飾
For a similar but single chariot fitting with cylindrical socket from the
Arthur M. Sackler collection, see the example illustrated by Jessica
Rawson, Western Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler
Collections, vol. IIA, Washington, 1990, p. 82, fig. 112, sold at Christie’s
New York, 18 March 2009, lot 212.

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