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Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, — Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, Warring States period or later 戰國或以後 雞骨玉龍首帶鉤一組兩件
Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks,

Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, Warring States period or later 戰國或以後 雞骨玉龍首帶鉤一組兩件

A pair of calcified jade belt hooks carved in the shape of dragons, dating from the Warring States period or later. These functional ornaments showcase the sophisticated jade carving techniques of ancient China.

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A Scholarly Journey: The Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection 

December 10, 2021

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 3005

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Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks,, Two calcified jade 'dragon' belt hooks, Warring States period or later 戰國或以後 雞骨玉龍首帶鉤一組兩件

A pair of calcified jade belt hooks carved in the shape of dragons, dating from the Warring States period or later. These functional ornaments showcase the sophisticated jade carving techniques of ancient China.

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

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Warring States, Belt Hooks, Jade, Chinese Antiquities, Decorative Arts, Dragons