Lot #221 - A Bronze Alloy Owl Shaped Vessel & Cover, Incised Decoration & Inlaid with Turquoise, possibly 12th/11th Century BC
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Art | Asian | Jewels
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Sale Date:15 Jul 2018 ~ 11am (AEST)
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Lot #:221
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Lot Description:A Bronze Alloy Owl Shaped Vessel & Cover, Incised Decoration & Inlaid with Turquoise, possibly 12th/11th Century BC
the long eared owl crisply cast, a pointed beak & bead like eyes, the plump body forming the vessel, raised on two stout legs at the front, & balanced with a curved & pierced tail, with mottled pale blue-green patina & some malachite encrustations
H 25 cm -
Estimate:A$3,000 - 5,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Oriental
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