Gilted Bronze Animal
Penstand

Loiminchay’s Gilted Bronze
Animal Penstand is made of
hammered gold and silver on
bronze body. Gold and Silver
Inlay was a popular bronze
decorative technique used
from as early as 1100 B.C.
A trough is gouged out and
gold and silver thread or foil
is carefully hammered in and
polished. This technique,
because of its level of difficulty
is rarely used nowadays.

Creation of the two-headed
animal demonstrates tremendous
skills and artistry of its sculptor.
Beast ornaments were adopted
by ancient Chinese military
officials to represent the ranks
and magnitude of power.

Limited Editions:
Only 12 pieces worldwide