5th Nov, 2020 9:30
The Asian Art Sale
中国，青铜鹰形杖首一件，战国/西汉时期
A Chinese bronze staff finial in the form of a preening hawk, Warring States or Western Han Dynasty, its head turned to attend its wing feathers, traces of gilt throughout, 6.5cm high
Sold for £550
Condition Report
Although sound structurally throughout with no obvious breaks, repairs or restorations, there is some differentiation in the mix of patina and verdigris, all of which can be seen in the online images.
A Chinese bronze staff finial in the form of a preening hawk, Warring States or Western Han Dynasty, its head turned to attend its wing feathers, traces of gilt throughout, 6.5cm high
