Lot 230
  • 230

Socle en bronze doré Dynastie Qing, XVIIIE siècle

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • Gilt-bronze
formé de deux dragons, leurs longs corps sinueux entrelacés formant un cercle, chacun brandissant la perle sacrée dans une patte à cinq griffes et reposant sur les trois autres

Condition

The stand is heavily cast and covered in a rich gilding. The whiskers are made separately an are loose. There is very light wear to the surface. There are four adhesive felt roundels stuck to the feet.
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