Description:

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A beautiful cast bronze statue in the form of a heavenly phoenix, standing gracefully on naturalistic feet. The surface is inlaid with gold and silver, with a gold purity of 62.9% to 71% (equivalent to 15K to 17K+) and silver purity of 34% to 46%. A raised cylindrical area at the center of the back may have once supported a small vessel, inspired by ancient bronze designs from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) or even earlier archaic eras. The feathers and plumage, adorned with gold and silver inlays, remain remarkably bright and contrast beautifully with the matte patina of the bronze. Size: 10" L x 5" W x 10.75" H (25.4 cm x 12.7 cm x 27.3 cm); gold quality: 62.9% to 71% (equivalent to 15K to 17K+); silver quality: 34% to 46%

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection acquired in New York 2004

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  • Condition: Small pinhole perforations through the surface into the hollow interior. Hairline fissure around the neck. Green and blue oxidation and patina. Some losses to precious metal inlays, but most are intact. Overall excellent condition.

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