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A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting, — A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀車馬飾

A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting,

A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀車馬飾

An ancient bronze chariot fitting inlaid with silver from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States to Han dynasty period. This functional decorative piece demonstrates the sophisticated metalworking techniques of classical China.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $10,000$20,000

Lot 858

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A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting,, A silver-inlaid bronze chariot fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀車馬飾

An ancient bronze chariot fitting inlaid with silver from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States to Han dynasty period. This functional decorative piece demonstrates the sophisticated metalworking techniques of classical China.

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Related themes

Warring States Period, Bronze, Silver Inlay, Chariot, Decorative Arts, Ancient, Chinese