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A SMALL GILT BRONZE BUFFALO SCROLL WEIGHT
17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 鎏金銅水牛紙鎮

The recumbent beast is modelled with its head raised slightly holding a lingzhi
spray in its mouth trailing over the back. The legs are tucked under its body and
the tail sweeps over one side.

2Ω in. (6.3 cm.) long

£4,000-6,000 $6,100-9,100
€5,500-8,200

PROVENANCE:

From a private collection amassed in the 1980s.

來源:私人珍藏；購自1980年代

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A SMALL GILT BRONZE ‘TWINS’ SCROLL WEIGHT
17TH CENTURY

明十七世紀 鎏金銅童子紙鎮

The two boys are modelled laying beside each other. Their faces are fnely
detailed with smiling expressions.

2¬ in. (6.7 cm.) wide

£4,000-6,000 $6,100-9,100
€5,500-8,200

PROVENANCE:

From a private collection amassed in the 1980s.

來源:私人珍藏；購自1980年代

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