Lot 286: A CHINESE GILT BRONZE DRAGON HEAD TERMINAL, 19TH CENTURY.
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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
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