BRONZE GILT-SILVER MYTHICAL BEASTS, A PAIR

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Dimensions: 2 3/4 x 1 3/4 in; weight 544 g

This pair of bronze gilt-silver mythical beasts presents a compact yet highly expressive sculptural composition enriched by intricate metalwork decoration. The crouching beasts are rendered with rounded contours and animated facial features that convey vitality and protective strength. Gilt and silver inlay details create shimmering contrast against the dark bronze surface, enhancing the tactile richness and decorative sophistication of the pair. Mythical beast imagery has long symbolized guardianship, auspicious fortune, and ceremonial authority within Chinese artistic traditions, lending the sculptures a strong symbolic presence. The harmonious proportions and refined craftsmanship give the pair a timeless decorative elegance.

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BRONZE GILT-SILVER MYTHICAL BEASTS, A PAIR

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Estimate $3,200-$5,000Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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