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A CHINESE BRONZE GU, LATE SHANG PERIOD (BC. 17TH-11TH)
Cast with an extravagant mouth, ring foot and decorated with beast masks and plants, 28.5cm high.
Notes: The Gu symbolizes power and identity.
Reference: For similar items see: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Institute of Archaeology collection, Henan, Anyang City Archaeological Team collection and the Shanghai Museum collection.
Provenance: A private collection, Japan.
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Lot 174
Cast with an extravagant mouth, ring foot and decorated with beast masks and plants, 28.5cm high.
Notes: The Gu symbolizes power and identity.
Reference: For similar items see: Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Institute of Archaeology collection, Henan, Anyang City Archaeological Team collection and the Shanghai Museum collection.
Provenance: A private collection, Japan.
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
Jewels, Objets D'Art & Asian Works of Art
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Sale: LJ8050
1:00pm - 24 May 2015
Sydney
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