- 3298
AN INSCRIBED BRONZE 'TIGER' TALLY MING DYNASTY
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
bidding is closed
Description
the identification device splitting open in two matching halves, cast in the form a crouching tiger with a broad rounded-square head and short upright tail, its face detailed with a flattened snout, slender eyes and curling ears, its tucked limbs and haunches picked out with incised whorls, inlaid with a ten-character inscription along the spine yu...jun Taishou wei hufu, zuo san ('for Grand Warden in the ... county as a tiger tally, left three'), the bronze patinated to a dark brown colour
Condition
The tail has chipped-off on one the halves. There is some pitting and wear to the surface and some encurstations on the interior.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any stat.mes nt made by Replica Shoes 's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."