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A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook, — A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀瑞獸紋帶鉤

A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook,

A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀瑞獸紋帶鉤

A bronze belt hook from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States period through the Han dynasty, featuring intricate gold and silver inlay work depicting auspicious beast motifs. This functional yet decorative object showcases the metalworking expertise of ancient China.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $10,000$20,000

Lot 852

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A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook,, A gold and silver-inlaid bronze belt hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀瑞獸紋帶鉤

A bronze belt hook from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States period through the Han dynasty, featuring intricate gold and silver inlay work depicting auspicious beast motifs. This functional yet decorative object showcases the metalworking expertise of ancient China.

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Related themes

Warring States, Bronze, Han Dynasty, Silver Inlay, Decorative Arts, Gold Inlay, Eastern Zhou, Chinese Metalwork, Belt Hook, Ancient China