1 Rare Small Chinese Antique Gilt Bronze Recumbent Dragon Paperweight Late Qing Dynasty Sculpture.
Sino Tibetan cast in the form of a mythological dragon mythological animal and poised in recumbent position.
Looking upwards, revealing teeth with its ears touching its back, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers.
Particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons and floods.
The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in east Asian culture.
Gilt over cast bronze.
Superb quality approx weight under 1kg.
Circa early beginning of 20th century.
Highly sought after by collectors.
Fine display item for a Tv film theatre studio props shop.
Condition report.
Offered in overall fine used old worn condition having beautiful patina.
Having some noticeable scuffs, scratches, wear commensurate with usage & age.
No makers mark.
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Dimensions in centimetres approximate
High (5.5cm)
Wide (2cm)
Length (9cm)
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Internal Reference: 065
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA798702
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 5.5cm (2.2inches)Width is 2cm (0.8inches)Depth is 9cm (3.5inches)
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