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Description: Each of the handle is modelled as a bull mask with a pronounced pair of straight ears and horns, as well as well-defined eyes and a nose . The nose ring has a phoenix on the left side and a dragon one the other side. The surface of the ring is decorated by dragon-cloud cast patterns. Both handles are covered by green-red patina.

Provenance: A French collection

Western Zhou dynasty, 1046 BC–771 BC

19.8 cm high, 15.5 cm wide each

A RARE PAIR OF BRONZE BULL MARSK DOUBLE DRAGON RING HANDLES
一对罕见牛头双龙环青铜铺首

 

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