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A VERY RARE SET OF FOUR ARCHAIC GILT-BRONZE
AXLE CAPS
Han Dynasty
The hollow caps each of cylindrical form, surmounted to one end with
a five-lobed flower shaped cover centred on a recumbent bear, the
exterior decorated in relief with a dragon and phoenix striding amidst
vine scrolls.
Each 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high (4).

£8,000 - 12,000
CNY71,000 - 110,000

漢 銅鎏金龍鳳紋車軸飾 一組四件

Provenance: the Sze Yuan Tang collection, acquired in Hong Kong
circa 1980s-1990s

來源： 思源堂收藏，於約1980至1990年代購自香港

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. PROPERTY FROM THE SZE YUAN TANG COLLECTION | 15