Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Iron Sculpture - Ox on stand - 0×0×36.2 cm

A very rare, interesting and lovely antique Chinese cast iron sculpture, depicting a standing thick ox on a stand, with a beautiful posture and fine details. Executed in a massive heavy high quality cast iron, with very deep patina. Handcrafted in ancient China during the Han dynasty, 206 BC-AD 220. Guaranteed original and of the stated period. Length: 36,2 centimeter Weight: 9. 262,8 grammes A similar piece is currently on offer at Vander. Ven , catalogus number 604: https: //www. vanderven. com/artworks/chinese-works-of-art-cast-iron-ox A far lesser quality example, was sold at Christies New York, November 1993, lot 430: https: //www. christies. com/lot/lot-a-chinese-iron-model-of-an-ox-5809678/? Condition: The object is in a very good condition, with rust forming, see photos. Shipping method: This lot will be securely packed and shipped with insurance. Buy multiple lots from this seller and save on shipping costs, for multiple lots you’ll pay the shipping costs only once. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that she is entitled to sell/export this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days. Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style and patina. No further tests, such as, a TL test, an analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.