Lot 6
  • 6

Quatre fibules en bronze incrusté Fin de la période des Royaumes Combattants-début de la Dynastie des Han Occidentaux

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Bronze, silver, bamboo, turquoise
deux incrustées d'argent, une d'or et de turquoises, une de pierre, toutes se terminant en tête de chilong recourbée (4)

Provenance

Acquired in China before 1935 (by repute).

Condition

The one on the bottom in the catalogue illustration is broken in two and reattached ca. 2 cm from the head. The other three belt hooks are in good condition. There are traces of malachite encrustation on both sides of three of the belt hooks, the surface of the others is smoothly polished. There are missing inlays and light overall wear.
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