Lot 320 , A Chinese parcel gilt bronze figure of a tiger, in Song dynasty style, length 18cm, together with a fitted hardwood box

A Chinese parcel gilt bronze figure of a tiger, in Song dynasty style, with archaistic scroll work decoration, on a carved hardwood stand, length 18cm, together with a fitted hardwood box
Estimate £800-1,200

There is some oxidisation to the bronze in patches all over and slight surface encrustations around the neck, chest, belly and feet of the tiger otherwise in good condition with no restorations, cracks or losses, the wood stand is in good condition, the fitted hardwood box has possibly been restored but is in good condition.


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Sold for £1,000