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US$15,000-20,000
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A VERY RARE SUITE OF ANTIQUE GOLD JEWELLERY
Comprising a pair of hairpins, each with a finely crafted dragon head finial with a stylised scroll body enhanced by a cabochon ruby, to the tapered shaft; a pair of bangles of similar design with a pair of dragon head terminals and filigree appliqué of foliage throughout the band; and a matching ring en suite, Ming dynasty
Hairpin length 16 cm.
Bangle inner width 6.8 cm.
Ring size 5
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Comprising a pair of hairpins, each with a finely crafted dragon head finial with a stylised scroll body enhanced by a cabochon ruby, to the tapered shaft; a pair of bangles of similar design with a pair of dragon head terminals and filigree appliqué of foliage throughout the band; and a matching ring en suite, Ming dynasty
Hairpin length 16 cm.
Bangle inner width 6.8 cm.
Ring size 5
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