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Re: Ming Bornze Bird

Posted By: wingchuntaiji
Posted Date: Oct 09, 2007 (09:21 AM)

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The bronze owl does not look like a chicken, therefore it does not belong to the Chinese Zodiac! It also was made for some practical function because of its large compartment and the lid.

The patina seems to be naturally aged. It looks like a Ming to early Qing piece!

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