Asian Art II - 19th May 2011

Lot 692

A collection of Chinese bronze axle caps c.500 BC and later

Estimate £500 - £1,500

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Description

A collection of Chinese bronze axle caps c.500 BC and later, variously decorated with stylized spiralling designs, taotie and lappets, three with removable pins, damages. (12) Provenance: from the collection of James Robert Crawford, purchased mainly in Hong Kong between 1982 and 1990.