A Chinese archaistic model of a mythical tiger
A Chinese archaistic model of a mythical tiger, the vigorously modelled striding beast with mouth open showing teeth and head turned to one side, with archaistic motifs decorated with silver inlays and gilt, approximately 33cm long x 20cm high x 12cm deep, approximately 3452 gramsProvenance: By family descent to the current owner whose father was a diplomat working in Hong Kong in the 1960's. By repute purchased by the current owner's father from a Swedish private collection in the 1970's. 错金银铜虎拍品来源：英国驻香港外交官六十年代所购
Condition Report: With green encrustations and some degrading to metal surface
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A Chinese archaistic model of a mythical tiger, the vigorously modelled striding beast with mouth open showing teeth and head turned to one side, with archaistic motifs decorated with silver inlays and gilt, approximately 33cm long x 20cm high x 12cm deep, approximately 3452 gramsProvenance: By family descent to the current owner whose father was a diplomat working in Hong Kong in the 1960's. By repute purchased by the current owner's father from a Swedish private collection in the 1970's. 错金银铜虎拍品来源：英国驻香港外交官六十年代所购
Condition Report: With green encrustations and some degrading to metal surface
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