Ancient Chinese - Very rare bird applique - Dian Culture...

Bronze applique depicting a stylized bird with wings spread. The wings feature incised decoration in radiating lines evoking feathers, in the characteristic style of animal bronzes from the Yunnan region associated with the Dian culture. The Dian culture is notably known for its figurative bronzes representing animals, people, and ritual scenes. On the reverse, there is a loop fixation system, intended to be attached to an object or clothing. China, Dian Culture / Shizhaishan - 4th to 2nd century BCE Good condition, no restoration Dimensions: Height 4.4 cm - Width 4.2 cm Provenance information: France, Galerie P.S.A. Previous provenance history, former private collection formed in the 1980s. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£274.59

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