, late 17th century, cast in a recumbent pose with its head raised and two young calves playfully clambering on its back, the bronze a warm reddish-brown patina, 6cm long, 237 grams
Provenance: Purchased by the late J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) on the Portobello Road, September 1958, for 35 shillings. No receipt but itemised in collection notes.
晚明 牛形铜镇（克重237g）
拍品来源：前英国情报局官员J.B. da Silva (1918-2003) 私人收藏，其于1958年9月14日以35先令的价格购自伦敦波多贝罗路古董市集
Condition Report:
some wear commensurate with age but no damage
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