California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 11, 2022  June 11, 2022

 Lot # 5112 
A CHINESE GILT BRONZE BEAR PAPERWEIGHT    宋 銅鎏金熊席鎮


  • Dimension: Height: 2 7/8 in (7.0 cm) Length: 1 5/8 in (4.0 cm) Width: 7/8 in (2.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1000
  • Estimate To: $1500

The bear seated with the one forepaw resting on the bent legs and the other against ear, body is incised with hair markings, overall with heavy wear to the gilt surface. Probably Han Dynasty period.


此器銅胎,銅質精良,通體鎏金,熊單膝觸地,形象逼真,栩栩如生,整器雕刻技藝精湛,金水保存完好,十分少見。