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Lot 1005
A Chinese Bronze Pi Yao Sculpture
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Qing dynasty (1644-1912), a sculpture of the auspicious Pi Yao who is a foo lion associated with good fortune and wealth, symbolized here with the coin he holds with one front paw and horn at top of his head, seated on a raised base with reticulated apron and incised decoration.

11.75 in.

Private Collection, Rome, GA

Substance at mouth with patina; some rubbing and wear to surface; some discoloration in areas.