Auction | China Guardian (HK) Auctions Co., Ltd.
2015 Autumn Auctions
Exquisite Chinese Inlaid Bronzes of Fashion and Glamour from the Feng Wen Tang Collection

113
A LARGE BRONZE TIGER(SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD,8TH-5TH CENTURY BC)

40 cm. high 35.5 cm. wide 10.6kg weight

The large tiger-shaped bronze chime hook represents a perfect combination of good design work and advanced casting technology. The S-shaped creature hanging on a sidewall,with its forefeet crouching next to its neck and hind legs treaded to the wall. The aquiline meanders ridge at its back shows the vigorous strength of the animal. Intensive incised close-scaled pattern covers the sides of the ridge highlights the sense of muscle strength and full tension,making this figure looking extremely energetic.

Price estimate:
HKD:1,200,000-3,000,000
USD:154,800-387,100

Auction Result:
HKD : 2,537,000

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