Fine Chinese Paintings & Works of Art - 21st May 2019
Lot 70
A VERY RARE SET OF THREE CHINESE BRONZE STAFF FITTINGS WARRING STATES PERIOD OR WESTERN HAN...
Estimate £3,000 - £5,000 | Hammer £3200
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Description
A VERY RARE SET OF THREE CHINESE BRONZE STAFF FITTINGS
WARRING STATES PERIOD OR WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
Comprising: a bird-shaped finial cast with small ears and bold feathers, a plain oval ring, and a ferrule with an octagonal-section tapering body, all on a cylindrical perspex mount, with paper labels for the H J Lowenthal Collection, 113, together with a modern stand, 11cm, 280g (finial only). (3)
Provenance: from the collection of Mr H J Lowenthal, no.113, purchased from Roger Keverne Ltd on 17th June 2009. A copy of the original invoice is available.