283 - A Pair of Tang Dynasty Silver Crane Appliquesa pair of thin silver cut-out appliques modelled as flying cranes, finely chased with surface ornament. Parallels in the Shosoin collection, Nara, Japan, confirm that such silver cutouts were applied to lacquer or bronze surfaces, associated with the celebrated Tang yintuo (silver cut-out applique) / gold-and-silver pingtuo craft. L:5cm [Surface corrosion and wear consistent with age.] Property from a British Private Collection, Acquired in Hongkong, 1990s. Link of detail photos:

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