Ancient Chinese Bronze - Very rare bird appliqué...

Very rare bronze applique / fibula representing a stylized bird with wings spread. The wings feature incised decoration in radiating lines evoking feathers, in the characteristic style of the region’s animal bronzes from Yunnan associated with the Dian culture. The Dian culture is notably known for its figurative bronzes depicting animals, people and ritual scenes. On the reverse, a loop fixation system, intended to be attached to an object or a garment. China, Dian Culture / Shizhaishan - 4th to 2nd century BCE Good condition, no restoration Dimensions: Width 5.4 cm - height 4.5 cm A similar model is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/59443 Provenance information: France, Galerie P.S.A. Previous provenance history, former private collection assembled in the 1980s. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimation:€400

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