WFE 06 An archaic bronze plaque

晉 神鳥靈芝紋青銅牌飾


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Jin dynasty (265-420)

The flat circular form is cast and pierced at both sides as a mythical bird with head turned backwards while it holds a spray of lingzhi in its beak. The beast has two horns and protruding eyes. The details of wings and feathers are well executed and there are areas of green patination.
8,8 cm diameter

Provenance: A Belgian private collection
                     Sotheby's Amsterdam, 14 May 1997, Lot 477

 

WFE 06 晉 神鳥靈芝紋青銅牌飾
時代:晉朝,西元265-420年。
特徵:外形扁平而圓,塑造成叼著一朵靈芝的神鳥造型,鳥羽細節精緻。
尺寸:直徑8.8公分。
來源:比利時私人收藏。阿姆斯特丹蘇富比1997年5月14日,拍品編號477。

Works of Art > Early Bronzes