Chinese Han Dynasty Gilt Leaded Bronze Belt Buckle
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Description
East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An incredible belt buckle of a slender, tendril-like form that is cast from leaded-bronze and adorned with fine layers of gilding. The sweeping, crescent-shaped clothing accessory features a rounded topside with one upturned end as well as an integral discoid button along the bottom. Incised along the top is an intricate curvilinear motif comprised of circles, flower petals, and spiraled forms, and the gilding emphasizes certain areas while forming a solid horizontal stripe across the midsection. Mottled brown, russet, and green patina envelop the entire buckle and create an enticing presentation. Size: 5.1" L x 0.6" W (13 cm x 1.5 cm); 2.4" H (6.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection; ex-private English collection before 2005
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#164172
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection; ex-private English collection before 2005
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#164172
Condition
Small area of loss to end of curled tip as shown. Minor abrasions and light encrustations to topside and bottom, with softening to some incised details, and light wear to some gilded areas. Nice preservation to most incised details and fabulous patina throughout.
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Chinese Han Dynasty Gilt Leaded Bronze Belt Buckle
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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