Liao‑Jin‑Dynasty Bronze Ornament: Goshawk Hunting Swan

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Dimensions: Total weight 1507 grams; Height 23.5 cm (9.3 inches, 0.77 ft), Width 19 cm (7.5 inches, 0.62 ft); Tang Dynasty (7th-10th century) bronze. Condition and Provenance: Excellent condition, the sculpture is intact. The surface exhibits a rich bronze patina with naturally formed brown and green oxide layers, as well as the marks of time and history. Provenance: Private collection, California, USA. Description: This exquisite ancient bronze sculpture depicts a crane carrying an eagle soaring above flowing clouds. The sculpture weighs 1507 grams, is 23.5 cm high, and 19 cm wide. Cast from a single piece of bronze, it showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and rich imagination of ancient Chinese bronze decorative art. The cloud-shaped base, with its smooth and graceful lines, supports the central crane. The piece depicts a graceful crane in an inverted, twisting posture, its long legs raised high and wings outstretched. Exquisite feather patterns adorn the entire surface of the vessel, with lifelike details that are truly breathtaking. A crane stretches its graceful neck, its beak slightly open; a majestic eagle perches on its shoulder, its head lowered, its wings also meticulously sculpted with feather details, creating a rare and unique "crane and eagle" composition. The object retains a beautiful bronze luster, with brown and green oxide layers giving it a deep and realistic texture. The combination of crane and eagle symbolizes longevity, strength, ambition, and success, while the clouds represent the growth of wealth and auspicious progress. Such objects have historically been prized as elegant decorations in palaces and studies, possessing both exquisite craftsmanship, strong artistic expression, and extremely high collectible value.

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