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An Ordos bronze 'animal' belt buckle, — 公元前六世紀 內蒙古中南部鄂爾多斯青銅獸紋帶扣
An Ordos bronze 'animal' belt buckle,

公元前六世紀 內蒙古中南部鄂爾多斯青銅獸紋帶扣

An Ordos bronze belt buckle from the 6th century BCE featuring animal-form decoration, excavated from south-central Inner Mongolia. The artifact represents the distinctive animal style characteristic of nomadic metallurgy.

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Day

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$8,000

Lot 181

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An Ordos bronze 'animal' belt buckle,, 公元前六世紀 內蒙古中南部鄂爾多斯青銅獸紋帶扣

An Ordos bronze belt buckle from the 6th century BCE featuring animal-form decoration, excavated from south-central Inner Mongolia. The artifact represents the distinctive animal style characteristic of nomadic metallurgy.

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Bronze, 6th century BCE, Archaeological, Ancient Chinese, Belt Buckle, Animal Style, Nomadic Art, Ordos Culture