Unknown (Historical)
唐八世紀下半葉 局部鎏金銀鏨花小圓蓋盒
A Tang dynasty circular silver gilt box with intricately worked repoussé decoration featuring elaborate scrollwork and floral rosettes. The craftsmanship is enhanced through ring-matting and gilding techniques, showcasing the height of Tang metalwork.
- Medium
- of circular form, the slightly domed cover and the base of the box intricately worked in repoussé, each with a rosette comprising of an elaborate interlaced scroll encircling a central hexafoil floret, the tendrils bearing on and enclosed by looping stems, all against a densely ring-matted background, the details further enhanced by gilding, the straight sides and interior left undecorated
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Day
October 9, 2022
Estimate: $30,000 – $50,000
Lot 125
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