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Bronze Tiger Guardian,Zhou Dynasty,China

Bronze Tiger Guardian,Zhou Dynasty,China
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Tags: Asian Antiques Antique Bronzes, Chinese Antiques, Zhou Dynasty Antiques
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The Year of the Metal Tiger 2010 14th.Feb.

Appropriate to post this Roaring Tiger of Ancient China

01.Incised Bronze where the base is bronze and then covered with layers of lacquer before finally incised with gold and silver.

02.The designs are of spirals and loops and very intricate and the gold, silver are complemented by Malachite (greenish) especially in forming the tiger's stripes.

03.Powerful posture and claws firmly gripping the ground and roaring as a protective guardian in this turbulent coming year.

An Auspicious Feng Shui Talisman for the Chinese Year of the Metal Tiger.

 

Title:Bronze Tiger Guardian

Country/Region of origin:China

Authenticity:Original

Period/Age:Zhou Dynasty 1050 - 221 BC

Dimensions:L:58.5cm(23") H:31.0cm(12 1/4")

Condition:Good

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Added: 2/7/2010
Status: Public
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