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A gilt bronze belt hook — 戰國 鎏金銅獸面紋帶鉤

A gilt bronze belt hook

戰國 鎏金銅獸面紋帶鉤

A gilt-bronze belt hook from the Warring States period adorned with beast-face patterns. This functional yet decorative artifact reflects the metallurgical sophistication and zoomorphic design preferences of ancient Chinese culture.

Medium
Crochet de ceinture en bronze doré, époque des Royaumes Combattants
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Arts d'Asie

June 15, 2023

Estimate: $3,000 – $5,000

Lot 96

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A gilt bronze belt hook, 戰國 鎏金銅獸面紋帶鉤

A gilt-bronze belt hook from the Warring States period adorned with beast-face patterns. This functional yet decorative artifact reflects the metallurgical sophistication and zoomorphic design preferences of ancient Chinese culture.

Medium
Crochet de ceinture en bronze doré, époque des Royaumes Combattants
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Warring States, Functional Art, Bronze, Archaeological, Gilt Bronze, Beast Face, Belt Hook, Ancient China