Bronze Plate - In the style of Bini / Edu - Nigeria-Benin

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Bronze Platte, a 5.8 kg bronze relief in the Bini/Edu style from Nigeria–Benin, depicting an Oba with a panther, cast in the lost-wax process as a replica of 17th–18th century works; unique and without a stand.

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5.8 kilo bronze relief plaque - Oba with panther - Nigeria, Benin
Poured into the lost form


Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, one-of-a-kind.

5.8 kilo bronze relief plaque - Oba with panther - Nigeria, Benin
Poured into the lost form


Replika from the 17th-18th centuries, made in the lost form.
Wax casting process and, back then, very elaborate, one-of-a-kind.

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Ethnic group/ culture
In the style of Bini / Edu
Country of Origin
Nigeria-Benin
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Bronze Plate
Height
42 cm
Width
29 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
5800 g
Sold by
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3560
Objects sold
98.84%
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