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Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings, — Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀車馬飾四件

Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings,

Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀車馬飾四件

Four bronze chariot fittings inlaid with gold and silver from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (Warring States period to Han dynasty) exemplify the technical sophistication of ancient Chinese metalwork. The pieces demonstrate the integration of precious metals with functional bronze objects.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 873

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Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings,, Four gold and silver-inlaid bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯金銀車馬飾四件

Four bronze chariot fittings inlaid with gold and silver from the Eastern Zhou dynasty (Warring States period to Han dynasty) exemplify the technical sophistication of ancient Chinese metalwork. The pieces demonstrate the integration of precious metals with functional bronze objects.

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Horse, Bronze, Chariot, Gold And Silver Inlay, Metalwork, Decorative Arts, Eastern Zhou, Ornamental, Ancient, Chinese