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Lot 279:

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BRONZE INLAID WITH GOLD AND SILVER INLAID WITH TURQUOISE AND BLACK TORTOISE ORNAMENTS FROM THE

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Description

Height:6cmWidth: 8.5cmWeight:367gWarring States Period, Bronze Xuanwu Mythical Beast Ornament with Gold, Silver and Turquoise Inlay.Cast in bronze, this Xuanwu beast features a dragon head and tortoise body. It raises its head with sturdy limbs and an extended tail. The whole body is decorated with gold and silver inlaid cloud scroll and animal patterns, while the shell is inlaid with turquoise. With natural aged patina, it adopts multiple sophisticated crafts, embodying the ancient Four Spirits culture and representing outstanding Pre-Qin bronze art.