California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 December 10, 2016  December 10, 2016

 Lot # 5058 
A GILT BRONZE TIGER PAPERWEIGHT    漢 銅鎏金虎鎮紙


  • Dimension: Height: 1 5/8 in (4.1 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2200
  • Estimate To: $3500

The recumbent tiger is shown with head turned to one side, tail swept to same side, with extensive encrustation covering head and body, partially revealing its gilt exterior. Han Dynasty period.