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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 304
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 $6,000 - $8,000
Jewels & Objets D'Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8081
11:00am - 14 November 2015
InterContinental Double Bay
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Viewing Locations
Hughenden Boutique Hotel, 14 Queen St, Woollahra NSW and
Leonard Joel, 39 Queen St, Woollahra NSW
7-14 November 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Rachael Barrowman
rachael.barrowman@leonardjoel.com.au