A VERY RARE BRONZE FIGURAL SUPPORT
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
A VERY RARE BRONZE FIGURAL SUPPORT WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-3RD CENTURY BC The support is cast as a kneeling servant holding a cylindrical tube above a corresponding socket that rises from the square base, which is cast around the sides with a pattern of interlaced dragons. He is wearing a close-fitting robe secured by a belt into which is tucked a sheathed knife in back, and his hair is pulled up under a small cap tied around the head and under the chin with straps. His broad face tapers towards the chin and is detailed with a broad nose, rounded cheekbones and well-defined eyes. The bronze has a grey-green patina and extensive encrustation. 10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
A VERY RARE BRONZE FIGURAL SUPPORT
WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-3RD CENTURY BC
A VERY RARE BRONZE FIGURAL SUPPORT WARRING STATES PERIOD, 5TH-3RD CENTURY BC The support is cast as a kneeling servant holding a cylindrical tube above a corresponding socket that rises from the square base, which is cast around the sides with a pattern of interlaced dragons. He is wearing a close-fitting robe secured by a belt into which is tucked a sheathed knife in back, and his hair is pulled up under a small cap tied around the head and under the chin with straps. His broad face tapers towards the chin and is detailed with a broad nose, rounded cheekbones and well-defined eyes. The bronze has a grey-green patina and extensive encrustation. 10 in. (25.5 cm.) high
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