LOT 5  A CHINESE BRONZE 'TIGER' PAPER WEIGHT Possibly Tang Dynasty  

TA 5% Vat. A CHINESE BRONZE 'TIGER' PAPER WEIGHT Possibly Tang Dynasty The reclining animal cur...

TA 5% Vat. A CHINESE BRONZE 'TIGER' PAPER WEIGHT Possibly Tang Dynasty The reclining animal curled in a ball with paws tucked underneath the body, his head facing forward with mouth open. 9cm x 7cm Provenance: the Claudio Perino Collection, Turin, acquired from Sotheby's London in early 2000s by repute. This lot has been imported from outside the UK for sale and placed under the Temporary Admission (TA) regime. Import VAT is payable at 5% on the hammer price. Standard VAT at 20% will be added to the buyer’s premium. Buyers are invited to familiarise themselves with these rules prior to bidding.