EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 3RD-2ND CENTURY BC
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A RARE GOLD-INLAID BRONZE BELT HOOK, DAIGOU
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 3RD-2ND CENTURY BC
The tapering body terminating on a dragon's head forming the hook, the upper surface finely decorated with gold inlay in an intricate geometric design, the reverse with a flat hook for attachment
4¾ in. (12 cm.) long
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 3RD-2ND CENTURY BC
The tapering body terminating on a dragon's head forming the hook, the upper surface finely decorated with gold inlay in an intricate geometric design, the reverse with a flat hook for attachment
4¾ in. (12 cm.) long
Provenance
D. David-Weill, Paris.
With Eskenazi Ltd., London
With Eskenazi Ltd., London
Literature
Eskenazi Ltd., Ancient Bronzes and Gilt Bronzes from the Wessen and other Collections, London, July 1980, p. 31, no. 14.
Exhibited
Ancient Bronzes and Gilt Bronzes from the Wessen and other Collections, Eskenazi Ltd., London, July 1980, no. 14.
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