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An archaic bronze ‘mythical beast’ paperweight
Eastern Han dynasty
Realistically cast in the form of a chi dragon, raised on four strong limbs
ending in powerful talons, the body with ribbed torso and twisted with
elongated neck, the head turned to the right and framed with a pair of
horns, the jaws open revealing sharp teeth, all ending in a bifurcated tail.
6.2cm wide.
HK$80,000 - 120,000
US$10,000 - 15,000
東漢 青銅辟邪形席鎮

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