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Unknown — A pair of silver-inlaid and turquoise-embellished bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀嵌綠松石車馬飾一對
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A pair of silver-inlaid and turquoise-embellished bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀嵌綠松石車馬飾一對

This pair of bronze chariot fittings from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States period through the Han dynasty exemplifies ancient Chinese craftsmanship. The pieces feature intricate silver inlay and turquoise embellishment, demonstrating the sophisticated decorative techniques of the era. These ornamental fittings would have adorned ceremonial or high-status chariots.

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CHINA / ARCHAIC AESTHETICS

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 887

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Unknown, A pair of silver-inlaid and turquoise-embellished bronze chariot fittings, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period - Han dynasty 東周戰國時期至漢 銅錯銀嵌綠松石車馬飾一對

This pair of bronze chariot fittings from the Eastern Zhou dynasty's Warring States period through the Han dynasty exemplifies ancient Chinese craftsmanship. The pieces feature intricate silver inlay and turquoise embellishment, demonstrating the sophisticated decorative techniques of the era. These ornamental fittings would have adorned ceremonial or high-status chariots.

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Related themes

Bronze, Animal, Metalwork, Historical, Decorative, Ancient Art, Ornamental, Turquoise, Chariot Fitting, Chinese

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Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art