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A gold melon-shaped 'peony' ear cup,

A gold melon-shaped 'peony' ear cup, 12th - 13th century 十二至十三世紀金瓜棱形牡丹紋單耳盃

A gold ear cup shaped like a melon with peony decoration, created during the 12th-13th century. This small ceremonial vessel combines functional elegance with refined ornamental design.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Monochrome

May 25, 2023

Estimate: $300,000 – $400,000

Lot 310

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A gold melon-shaped 'peony' ear cup,, A gold melon-shaped 'peony' ear cup, 12th - 13th century 十二至十三世紀金瓜棱形牡丹紋單耳盃

A gold ear cup shaped like a melon with peony decoration, created during the 12th-13th century. This small ceremonial vessel combines functional elegance with refined ornamental design.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris