California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6057 
A SET OF TWO GILT BRONZE DRAGON HEADS WITH STAND    清 銅鎏金龍首兩件配底座


  • Dimension: Height 1 without stand: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) Length 1: 13 13/16 in (35.1 cm) Height 2 without stand: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm) Length 2: 13 13/16 in (35.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $12000

Each of the dragon head in rich gilt,the mythical beast shown with fearsome expression and bulging eyes, the jaws open revealing the tougue and sharp teeth, possibly used for ceremonial display, all supported on carved hardwood hongmu stand. Qing Dynasty period.