Bidspirit auction | AN ANCIENT ORDOS CULTURE CAST

AN ANCIENT ORDOS CULTURE CAST BRONZE OPENWORK ANIMAL STYLE PLAQUE, CIRCA 6TH - 2ND CENTURY BC. - An ancient cast bronze plaque from the Ordos culture, characteristic of the nomadic Steppe peoples of Central Asia and Northern China. The plaque is cast in openwork relief and illustrates a classic animal combat motif. A predator, likely a feline or wolf, is shown arched over a horned prey animal, possibly an ibex or ram, biting its neck. The predator features a long, coiled tail that integrates into the border of the casting. The prey animal is rendered in a traditional folded leg posture. L: Approximately 9.5cm