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Unknown (Historical) — A pair of inscribed silver-inlaid bronze chariot axle fittings, Western Han dynasty 西漢 銅錯銀「陵里郭氏」銘車馬端飾一對

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A pair of inscribed silver-inlaid bronze chariot axle fittings, Western Han dynasty 西漢 銅錯銀「陵里郭氏」銘車馬端飾一對

A pair of bronze chariot axle fittings with silver inlay from the Western Han dynasty, inscribed with the names "Ling Li" and "Guo Shi." These decorative horse and carriage end fittings demonstrate the sophisticated metalworking techniques of ancient China.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 866

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Unknown (Historical), A pair of inscribed silver-inlaid bronze chariot axle fittings, Western Han dynasty 西漢 銅錯銀「陵里郭氏」銘車馬端飾一對

A pair of bronze chariot axle fittings with silver inlay from the Western Han dynasty, inscribed with the names "Ling Li" and "Guo Shi." These decorative horse and carriage end fittings demonstrate the sophisticated metalworking techniques of ancient China.

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

Related themes

Bronze, Silver Inlay, Metalwork, Western Han Dynasty, Chariot Fittings, Ancient China, Inscribed

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