A gold and silver inlaid bronze belt hook, Daigou
Warring States Period
The slender rounded shaft decorated with gold and silver sheet and wire inlay forming spirals and geometric motifs between horizontal lines, below a tapering dragon's head hook, the reverse with a flat knop for attachment, with malachite encrustation (some wear)
14 cm. long
A gold and silver inlaid bronze belt hook, Daigou
Warring States Period
The slender rounded shaft decorated with gold and silver sheet and wire inlay forming spirals and geometric motifs between horizontal lines, below a tapering dragon's head hook, the reverse with a flat knop for attachment, with malachite encrustation (some wear)
14 cm. long
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