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Han Dynasty, Ca. 206 BC - AD 220. A gilt-bronze weight cast as a seated bear with a heavy body and spread hind legs. The head is lowered towards the chest, with rounded ears, almond-shaped eyes and a tapered muzzle. Its left forepaw rests on the left knee, and the right foreleg extends beside the body. Incised lines mark the claws and fur. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 23000, Art D'asie, Lot 153. Size: 80mm x 80mm; Weight: 295g Provenance: Private British collection; formerly in the H.G. collection; ex A. Kotllar, Paris, French market, 1970�2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmatio
Estimate:£2,600
Sold for:£24,000
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Estimate:
£2,600

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