A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK, 17TH CENTURY
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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK, 17TH CENTURY
China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Cast with a dragon-head hook and a circular button to the underside, finely inlaid in silver with archaistic scroll, ruyi, and geometric designs. The button of the belt hook is similarly inlaid with a two-character inscription.
Inscriptions: To the button, 'Guyong'.
Condition: Good condition with wear, tiny nicks, light scratches, few minor losses to inlays. Rich, dark patina with malachite encrustations.
Provenance: From a private Slovakian collection.
Weight: 66 g
Dimensions: Length 11.9 cm
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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE ARCHAISTIC 'DRAGON' BELT HOOK, 17TH CENTURY
Estimate €200 - €400
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