A Pair of Gilt Bronze 'Mythical Beast' Roundels, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
Lot 28 Details
A Pair of Gilt Bronze 'Mythical Beast' Roundels, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
唐 铜鎏金圆铺首节约(马具)一对
Each of circular form, the surface cast as a stylized monster head with bulging eyes and an opening as a gaping mouth, presumably for a horse harness, the reverse covered in heavy malachite encrustration
diameter 1.9 in — 4.7 cm
Estimate $800-$1,200
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Lot 28 Details
A Pair of Gilt Bronze 'Mythical Beast' Roundels, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907)
唐 铜鎏金圆铺首节约(马具)一对
Each of circular form, the surface cast as a stylized monster head with bulging eyes and an opening as a gaping mouth, presumably for a horse harness, the reverse covered in heavy malachite encrustration
diameter 1.9 in — 4.7 cm
Estimate $800-$1,200
