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Lot 242:

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BRONZE FROM THE WARRING STATES PERIOD WITH GOLD INLAID WITH TURQUOISE AND HOLLOWED-OUT DRAGON AND

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $6,000 - $7,000

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Description

Height:23.5cmWidth: 5cmWeight:646gWarring States Period, Openwork Bronze Belt Hook with Dragon-Tiger Pattern, Inlaid Gold and Turquoise.This bronze belt hook for noble costume has a dragon head hook end inlaid with turquoise. The body adopts openwork carving of intertwined dragon and tiger beasts. Gold inlay outlines beast stripes, with turquoise and red gem inlays. Combining casting, openwork, gold inlay and gem inlay crafts, it bears natural ancient patina and represents the supreme metal craftsmanship of the Warring States Period.