Ordos Gilded Bronze Dragon
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Ordos Dragon, a gilded bronze sculpture dating to circa 1st Millennium B.C., 9.1 cm long, in excellent, intact condition, from a private collection and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Cast in exquisite bronze gilt work with a crouching dragon depicted facing sideways, bulging eyes, closed mouth, pointed ears, convoluting crest and a long curving double tail. Excellent engraved details of the body, claws and face.
Size: 9.1 cm L - 3 9/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Ordos, c. 1st Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. Collection Mr. A. Ayub, London, acquired prior to 2005.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Cast in exquisite bronze gilt work with a crouching dragon depicted facing sideways, bulging eyes, closed mouth, pointed ears, convoluting crest and a long curving double tail. Excellent engraved details of the body, claws and face.
Size: 9.1 cm L - 3 9/16 inches
Material: Bronze
Culture: Ordos, c. 1st Millennium B.C.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. Collection Mr. A. Ayub, London, acquired prior to 2005.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Details
Culture
Ordos
Century/ Timeframe
Ordos, c. 1st Millennium B.C.
Name of object
Dragon
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Gilded Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2005
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
