A Chinese Bronze Turtle Form Sculpture, 55BT
Cast bronze with thick green patina and ochre surface deposits. The sculpture depicts a turtle with extended head, four articulated limbs, and a small tail. The domed carapace bears raised geometric segmented scale patterns. The limbs display textured skin detailing. The object is fully modelled with moderate fine carving. Surface encrustation enhances the patina.Height 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.), width 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze with thick green patina and ochre surface deposits. The sculpture depicts a turtle with extended head, four articulated limbs, and a small tail. The domed carapace bears raised geometric segmented scale patterns. The limbs display textured skin detailing. The object is fully modelled with moderate fine carving. Surface encrustation enhances the patina.Height 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.), width 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
