Description:

China, ca. 206-220 CE. Gilded bear, probably used as a harness ornament, appears to be seated with his "knees" drawn to his chest, hands resting on top. Wonderful detail of claws, eyes, snout, and ears. One foot is missing, while the other is partially intact. The gilding covers the front of the piece and wraps around the lower half of the reverse side. The top of the reverse side appears to have been reserved for a fixture of some kind, but it has since broken off. There is a small tab jutting out of the back of the bear's head, and it is pierced. Would make a delightful pendant. Measures approximately 1-3/4"H x 1-1/3"W x 1" thick. Provenance: Ex- Connell collection, MA, ex-private German collection All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art. The starting price is the lowest price at which the lot can sell.

  • Condition: Some of the gilding is worn off in places, one foot is missing, one foot is partially intact.

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$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,000
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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