6 août 2017
A silver plaque, Warring States Period
Lot 17. A silver plaque, Warring States Period (475-221 BC), 6.2cm., 2 3/8 in. Estimate 1,500 — 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 4,375 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's
cast in a circular shape with a slightly convex surface and decorated with an elaborate design of interlaced T- and C-scrolls, the wide lines finely engraved, the reverse with a loop for attachment. Weight 45g.
Exhibited: Smithsonian Institution, Washington, 1954-55, cat. no. 77.
Literature: Gyllensvärd, 1953, pl. 77.
Ulricehamn, 1999, pl. 80.
Sotheby's. Masterpieces of Chinese Precious Metalwork, Early Gold and Silver; Early Chinese White, Green and Black Wares, London, 14 May 2008
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