Lot 54 A BRONZE TALLY, CHINA, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)

Reference: ART10010349

A finely cast bronze tally in the form of a stylized animal. The piece features engraved characters along the body, typical of ancient Chinese tally tokens used for identification, authority, or official verification. Length: 9.5 cm.
Provenance: Private collection mr. J.K., Switzerland