Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
The photos of the lot are informative and indicative, and cannot provide a highly detailed view of the object from all angles. We recommend a careful physical inspection of the lot before bidding.
135. Rare gilded bronze fibula/buckle illustrating two Kui dragons fighting, decorated with grey jadeite and semi precious gemstones, the Han Dynasty Era, China,206 BC – 220 AD
Starting price
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EUR 25.000
Session
Thu, 22 November 2018 19:30
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Carefully crafted, this buckle provides a rare incursion into ancient Chinese society. This type of item was characteristic of nobility at the time, and thus became a symbol of social statute of the bearer and not only. Decorated with turquoise, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli and a rare type of grey jadeite, the buckle is an alternative historical source, telling us about the the beliefs and opinions of those times, through the agency of its rich symbolism. All symbols on this item were meant to grant its bearer good luck, prosperity and a long life.
Dimensions
custom l=17 cm
Description
polished, engraved, gilded bronze, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, grey jadeite
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Detalii
Carefully crafted, this buckle provides a rare incursion into ancient Chinese society. This type of item was characteristic of nobility at the time, and thus became a symbol of social statute of the bearer and not only. Decorated with turquoise, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli and a rare type of grey jadeite, the buckle is an alternative historical source, telling us about the the beliefs and opinions of those times, through the agency of its rich symbolism. All symbols on this item were meant to grant its bearer good luck, prosperity and a long life.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For clarifications regarding the bidding procedure, hammer price costs, guarantee, payment, and collection terms for the winning lot, we recommend carefully reading/re-reading the Bidding Regulations.
For additional information regarding the lot and the auction, please contact the Art Consultants Department.
Dimensions
custom l=17 cm
Description
polished, engraved, gilded bronze, Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, grey jadeite
Brought to you by
Simona Oprea
Head of Oriental Art, Traditional Art & Carpets Evaluation Office; Chinese Language Certificate HSK 4
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