PAIR OF CHINESE GILT-BRONZE BEAST-FORM ORNAMENTS

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PAIR OF CHINESE GILT-BRONZE BEAST-FORM ORNAMENTS L. 5.5 cm. W. 4.5 cm. H. 4.5 cm. Weight 630 grams. A pair of Chinese gilt-bronze beast-form ornaments, each measuring 5.5 cm in length, 4.5 cm in width, 4.5 cm in height, with a combined weight of 630 grams. Cast in the form of stylized mythical beasts, each ornament features a domed base, incised scroll patterns, and a small suspension loop at the top. The surface retains patches of original gilding, interspersed with a rich verdigris patina that speaks to their antiquity. Reflecting the sophisticated metalworking traditions of ancient China, this pair embodies the symbolic power of beast motifs and the refined craftsmanship of gilt-bronze decorative arts, likely serving as furniture or chariot fittings.

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