Antique Chinese Bronze Silk Iron Fantastic Animals
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Description
The heavy cast bronze silk iron with a handle is decorated with a fantastic animal mask to ward off evil spirits. The sides are decorated in an archaic pattern with a key fret and possibly a stylized cloud. The base is highly polished and smooth with glints of the gold bronze showing through. There are two round holes in the handle for attachment of a longer wood handle, which is not included.
MEASUREMENTS
7 ½” (19.0 cm) long x 5 ¼” (13.3 cm) wide x 3 ¾” (9.5 cm) tall. Weighs 1 lb 7.3 oz (660 g)
CONDITION
There are small pewter or lead repairs. One is on the handle attaching to the body. There are about 5 small repairs on the edge of the mouth. The body interior shows rust and green aged areas. This piece is very old and was well used.
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Antique Chinese Bronze Silk Iron Fantastic Animals
Estimate $110 - $150
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