Liao‑Jin Dynasty Bronze Ornament of Goshawk Hunting Swan,10th‑13th Century,
专场: Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
拍品描述
Dimensions:Height 26cm,width 17cm,weight 1380gCondition & Provenance:The sculpture is fully assembled and intact,swan,goshawk and cloud‑form base are preserved without breaks or losses.Surface bears deep aged patina and mottled ancient verdigris.All feather details are sharply cast.The object remains in authentic ancient condition.No modern welding,replacement parts or artificial patina treatments.This piece originates from a private collection of northern steppe antiquities on California’s West Coast,USA.It was acquired from a Hong Kong antique dealer in the 1990s and curated within the collector’s specialized holdings of Liao‑Jin bronzes.Description:This bronze group depicts the famous “Spring Hunt” motif of Liao‑Jin culture,showing a goshawk attacking a swan.The swan twists with outstretched wings while the goshawk perches upon its beak,resting atop stylized cloud‑scroll base.Casting technique is sophisticated with finely rendered feather textures.It embodies the artistic taste of steppe nomadic elites.Large complete bronze examples of the Spring‑Hunt theme are quite rare.It offers precious insight into Liao‑Jin noble customs,aesthetics and bronze craftsmanship,with outstanding historical,art‑historical and collectible value.
图片