Description
Height:1.2cm(0.47in)Width:4cm(1.57in)Weight:30g(0.066lb)Warring States period gilt-bronze crouching tiger beast pendant. Cast in bronze and fully gilded. Fully three-dimensional sculpture of a prowling tiger. The tiger stretches its head forward with open jaws and powerful imposing expression, with a robust body. Its surface is decorated with dense Warring States-style coiled serpent and cloud scroll patterns, elaborate and vivid. Limbs are tucked under the body, tail curls upward. Flat base makes it wearable as pendant or used as small desk weight. The gilding layer is largely preserved with warm golden patina and natural aged tone. It combines central plains bronze casting technique and northern steppe animal art style. Three-dimensional gilt bronze animal ornaments of the Warring States are extremely rare, representing superb pre-Qin gilding craftsmanship, with important historical, artistic and collecting value.
Condition
Eporelic is pleased to present a timed auction of Asian art and antiques, featuring porcelain, cloisonne, lacquerware, carved wood objects, Buddhist art, scholar's objects, and decorative works from the Qing dynasty, Republic period, and 51th century. This sale brings together a diverse selection of collectible and decorative pieces, offering opportunities for both established collectors and new bidders.
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review all photographs, descriptions, condition information, and auction terms prior to bidding. Additional photographs and condition reports are available upon request before the auction closes. All property is offered and sold in accordance with Eporelic's Terms and Conditions.
For inquiries, please contact info@eporelic.com
Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to review all photographs, descriptions, condition information, and auction terms prior to bidding. Additional photographs and condition reports are available upon request before the auction closes. All property is offered and sold in accordance with Eporelic's Terms and Conditions.
For inquiries, please contact info@eporelic.com
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Bronze gilt tiger pendant from the Warring States period
Estimate $300-$800
Starting Bid
$300
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