A Chinese Fish Form Bronze Pair Talisman Pendant, 1BP
Cast bronze with green patina and orange-brown surface encrustation. The set consists of two matching fish-shaped plaques pierced at the upper mouth for suspension. The obverse of each plaque bears relief scale detailing and defined eye and fin features. The reverse bears incised Chinese characters and a raised seal motif. The plaques are strung on a modern woven cord with a white spherical bead. Comparanda include Chinese split fish tally talismans, with related examples in museum and private collections. Likely intended as a paired protective token. Height 6 cm (2 3/8 in.), width 2 cm (3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
Cast bronze with green patina and orange-brown surface encrustation. The set consists of two matching fish-shaped plaques pierced at the upper mouth for suspension. The obverse of each plaque bears relief scale detailing and defined eye and fin features. The reverse bears incised Chinese characters and a raised seal motif. The plaques are strung on a modern woven cord with a white spherical bead. Comparanda include Chinese split fish tally talismans, with related examples in museum and private collections. Likely intended as a paired protective token. Height 6 cm (2 3/8 in.), width 2 cm (3/4 in.).
Condition
Items are sourced from an estate.This is a no-reserve auction.
