California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 October 05, 2019  October 05, 2019

 Lot # 8231 
A CHINESE BRONZE CAST 'DRAGON-HEAD' HORSE    東漢 青銅龍首神獸


  • Dimension: Height: 12 7/8 in (33.0 cm) Length: 16 7/8 in (43.0 cm)
  • Estimate From: $8000
  • Estimate To: $15000

The mythical beast is modelled standing foursquare with its tail lifted in curve. The well-built body is supported on sturdy legs and the thick neck curves to support a well-defined 'dragon' head. The bronze has a green and russet patina and encrustation. Eastern Han Dynasty period.


青銅鑄造而成,龍作行走狀,龍首細長眼,口齒怒張,氣勢磅礡;四肢直立於地,肌肉線條流暢,長尾上翹。