A BRONZE FIGURE OF A FISH, DONG SON CULTURE

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A BRONZE FIGURE OF A FISH, DONG SON CULTURE Vietnam, 500 BC-300 AD. Well-cast, the compact oval body extending into a bifurcated tail with broad rounded lobes, the fins projecting from the body. The head is distinguished by prominent bulging eyes and thick, pronounced lips, while the surface is densely incised throughout with concentric spiral motifs characteristic of Dong Son material culture. Dimensions: Length 14 cm (excl. stand), 15.2 cm (incl. stand) With an associated metal stand. (2) Dong Son (named for Dong Son, a village in Thanh Hoa, Vietnam) was a Bronze Age culture in ancient Vietnam centered at the Red River Valley of northern Vietnam from 1000 BC until the first century AD. Vietnamese historians attribute it to the states of Van Lang and Au Lạc. Its influence spread to other parts of Southeast Asia, including Maritime Southeast Asia, throughout the first millennium BC. The culture long remained a mystery to Western archaeologists, and it was known only through its bronze objects, many of which were taken from burial sites. Dong Son bronze objects were exhibited in Europe for a century before their original location was even determined, and several theories and speculations over the dating methodologies of the culture continue to this day. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Zacke Vienna, 21 November 2025, lot 125 Price: EUR 7,150 or approx. EUR 7,400 adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form and manner of casting, the prominent eyes and lips, bifurcated tail, and dense spiral decoration. Note the larger size (17.4 cm) and the five rounded bells adorning the ventral side.

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