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A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting, — A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty 東周 銅鎏銀盤龍紋飾件

A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting,

A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty 東周 銅鎏銀盤龍紋飾件

This silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting from the Eastern Zhou dynasty features a plated dragon pattern characteristic of ancient Chinese metalwork. The object demonstrates the sophisticated casting and silvering techniques of its period.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$40,000

Lot 859

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A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting,, A silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting, Eastern Zhou dynasty 東周 銅鎏銀盤龍紋飾件

This silvered bronze 'dragon' fitting from the Eastern Zhou dynasty features a plated dragon pattern characteristic of ancient Chinese metalwork. The object demonstrates the sophisticated casting and silvering techniques of its period.

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Related themes

Bronze, Artifact, Dragon, Metalwork, Eastern Zhou, Decorative, Silvered, Ornamental, Ancient, Chinese