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A pair of gold makara earrings, — A pair of gold makara earrings, Liao dynasty 遼 金魚龍紋耳環一對

A pair of gold makara earrings,

A pair of gold makara earrings, Liao dynasty 遼 金魚龍紋耳環一對

A pair of ornate gold earrings from the Liao dynasty featuring makara (mythical sea creature) designs with intricate fish and dragon motifs. The pieces demonstrate the sophisticated metalworking techniques of the Liao period.

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CHINA / 5000 YEARS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$40,000

Lot 544

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A pair of gold makara earrings,, A pair of gold makara earrings, Liao dynasty 遼 金魚龍紋耳環一對

A pair of ornate gold earrings from the Liao dynasty featuring makara (mythical sea creature) designs with intricate fish and dragon motifs. The pieces demonstrate the sophisticated metalworking techniques of the Liao period.

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Makara, Gold, Chinese Jewelry, Earrings, Historical, Fish Dragon Motif, Liao Dynasty