Lot 82
82
A GROUP OF GOLD ORNAMENTS comprising two bangles of differing sizes with raised bosses to the sides; three earrings, one with granulation and twisted wire decoration, the other two, hollow cast with beads and a disc; an almond-shaped appliqué incised with floral bouquet; a hollow spherical bead with a repoussé dragon; and a belt buckle with flower-head decoration,

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A GROUP OF GOLD ORNAMENTS comprising two bangles of differing sizes with raised bosses to the sides; three earrings, one with granulation and twisted wire decoration, the other two, hollow cast with beads and a disc; an almond-shaped appliqué incised with floral bouquet; a hollow spherical bead with a repoussé dragon; and a belt buckle with flower-head decoration,

Tang-Liao Dynasty
the larger bangle 9.7cm. wide (8)

Lot Essay

Related earrings from the Mengdiexuan Collection were included in the exhibition held at the Denver Art Museum, Adornment for Eternity, Status and Rank in Chinese Ornaments, 1994, Catalogue, figs.72 and 73 dated to the Liao Dynasty

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