A silver inlaid bronze belt hook, Daigou
A silver inlaid bronze belt hook, Daigou

WARRING STATES PERIOD

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A silver inlaid bronze belt hook, Daigou
Warring States Period
The slender curved shaft decorated with silver sheet and wire inlay forming four horizontal lines and two spearhead scrolls at the centre, terminating in a tapering dragon's head hook, the reverse with a disc-shaped knop for attachment, with malachite encrustation (some wear)
12.7 cm. long

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