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A jade 'animal' belt hook, — 漢 玉獸首帶鉤

A jade 'animal' belt hook,

漢 玉獸首帶鉤

A Han dynasty jade carving in the form of an animal-head belt hook. This functional decorative object demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship of ancient Chinese jade work.

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

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 195

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A jade 'animal' belt hook,, 漢 玉獸首帶鉤

A Han dynasty jade carving in the form of an animal-head belt hook. This functional decorative object demonstrates the sophisticated craftsmanship of ancient Chinese jade work.

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

Related themes

Animal Form, Green, Jade, Functional, Sculpture, Classical, Decorative Arts, Ancient, Chinese, Belt Hook