Danglu

Frontlet for a horse’s bridle (danglu), Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE). Gilt Bronze. L. 16.5 cm, W. 7.5 cm. Excavated 1999, Luozhuang, Zhangqiu County. Collection of Jinan Municipal Museum. © China Institute Gallery This gilt bronze masterwork, which hung down between the horse’s eyes, was the frontlet (danglu) of an elaborate bridle. It is decorated in openwork with the image of a celestial horse. This magical equine has delicately striated wings on his back. His body, in profile, forms a... [Lire la suite]

Lot 26. Rare Chanfrein en Bronze, Danglu, Dynastie des Zhou Occidentaux, ca. XE siècle avant J.-C.; Long. 33,8 cm. Estimation 30,000 — 50,000 EUR. Lot Vendu 81,000 EUR. Courtesy Sotheby's 2015. la partie supérieure en forme de taotie aux oreilles semi-circulaires abritant chacune un motif pyramidal, les yeux bombés, elliptiques, aux prunelles ornées de spirales, surmontés de sourcils saillants, le nez prononcé aux narines creuses décoré de rinceaux, la gueule en forme de... [Lire la suite]