Lot 262: A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Head Terminal, 19th...
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A Chinese Gilt Bronze Dragon Head Terminal, 19th Century.
A Chinese gilt bronze terminal in the form of a dragon’s head, likely once mounted on the end of a staff or ceremonial object. The dragon is boldly cast with flared nostrils, bared fangs, and a curling tongue, its head crowned with stylised horns and a segmented crest. The neck is finely incised with linear mane detailing and subtle scale patterns.
H (Without stand): Approximately 13.5cm
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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