African bronzes are a beautiful representation of finesse and research of art in Central Africa and West Africa. The technique of lost wax bronze allow to create unique pieces.
African bronzes are a beautiful representation of finesse and research of art in Central Africa and West Africa. The technique of lost wax bronze allow to create unique pieces.
A guide to collecting archaic Chinese bronze vessels, from inscriptions and origins to purpose and provenance, illustrated with examples offered at Christie's
Chinese ritual bronzes and related material, along with the study of inscriptions, is an important way to learn about China's ancient past
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Benin Bronze sculpture Africa
Full: Front Plaque made of bronze. © The Trustees of the British Museum
Bronsplatta med två krigare. (generalkatalogen)
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Stock image 1443-870: Head of an Oni-Yoruba, Ife, Nigeria 12th -15th Century African Art Brass National Museum, Lagos, Nigeria
Stool: Oba with Mudfish Legs (Agba) 19th century
Benin Art And Architecture - Culture (7) - Nairaland
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This Art Objects item is sold by AncientChinaAntiques. Ships from Hong Kong. Listed on Sep 14, 2024
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貝寧銅器由埃多人（Edo）打造，他們約在15世紀統治了如今的奈及利亞南部地區，但1897年英國Harry Rawson入侵並洗劫了貝寧王國，貝寧銅器四處流散。隨著文物返還的概念興起，它被掠奪的歷史也日漸受到注目。
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Relief plaque, lost-wax cast in brass. Narrow plaque, rectangular in form without side flanges. Background surface decorated with river leaf patterns and stippling. Two nail holes at top right and left corners; two holes along right and left sides; three holes at bottom left, right and centre. Depicts single standing figure, possibly priest?, facing front, holding sword under left arm. Figure has centrally parted hairstyle, with long tresses, some plaited. Wears beaded necklace, leopard's skin baldric with pendent terminating in bell, and with larger bell attached, bracelets, armlet on upper right arm, sash tied over left hip and wrap-around skirt.
