Live Auction 13752
The Flacks Family Collection: A Very Personal Selection
Lot 1140
1140
A SMALL BRONZE RAM-SHAPED BRUSH REST
18TH-19TH CENTURY
Details
A SMALL BRONZE RAM-SHAPED BRUSH REST
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The ram is shown in a recumbent position with its head turned to the side as it holds a
lingzhi
in its mouth.
2 3/8 in. (6 cm.) long
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Lot Essay
The collective name for rams, sheep and goats is
yang
which is also a homophone representing the male principle, or positive force.
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