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Door handle backplate, bronze, Ming Dynasty
Description
Rare dark-patinated bronze door handle plate. In the center, a Qilin head surrounded by blossoming flowers. This is a rather rare representation, the classic model depicting a Fo dog's face whose mane curls form the background of the plate. This type of plate was reserved for high-ranking residences.
China, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century.
Custom-made base.
22 x 20 x 10 cm
Height with base: 29cm