Lot 315. Two bronze animal-shaped ornamens, Han dynasty; finial 41/4in (10.8cm) long, 3 1/8in (7.9cm) high; tiger vessel 4in (10.1cm) long; 2in (5.1cm) high. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 6,000 (€ 2,500 - 5,100). © Bonhams 2001-2020

The first a bird-form finial dingshi cast with a broad tail and crescent-shaped body supported by a circular socket; the second a miniature vessel modeled as a crouching tiger resting on folded legs, its mouth open forming a spout and tail curled back joining a narrow curved handle, the body with incised details.

Note: See an elaborately cast and inlaid bronze dingshi finial sold in these rooms on 16 March 2015 as lot 2001, and a finely detailed bronze example as 2002. The tiger-form vessel has its larger comparable in animal-form vessels. See a fine example of a larger type in J.J. Lally. Archaic Chinese Bronzes, Jades and Works of Art (June 1 to 25, 1994), no 59.

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