Lot 21
DONG SON CULTURE (1000BC-100AD)
One of 'shoe' shape, the other of crescent shape, both with designs including human and animal figures cast in intaglio into the bronze surface. Together with a Dong Son dagger, ladle and a later foliate rim small mirror.
The crescent shaped axe head 14cm long, 14.5cm wide
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
Various small old losses and wear, ladle handle broken.
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Collected in Vietnam, 1990s.
Asian Works of Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8670
6:00pm - 5 December 2022
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Friday 2 - Sunday 4 December, 10am - 4pm
333 Malvern Road, South Yarra VIC
CONTACT
Dominic Kavanagh
asianart@leonardjoel.com.au
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