15 septembre 2017
A rare pair of gilt-bronze rectangular belt plaques, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8)
Lot 913. A rare pair of gilt-bronze rectangular belt plaques, Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 8). Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 9,375. © Christie’s Images Limited 2017.
Each plaque is cast in openwork with two tortoises encircled by the twisted body of a dragon with an open mouth, and each has two vertical attachment loops on the reverse. 3 3/8 in. (8.7 cm.) long.
Provenance: Acquired in Hong Kong prior to 1989.
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A set of three miniature gold mask-form handles, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC)
Lot 912. A set of three miniature gold mask-form handles, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC). Estimate USD 10,000 - USD 15,000. Price realised USD 27,500. © Christie’s Images Limited 2017.
Each is cast in the form of a stylized bull-like mask with two horns and rounded eyes, and suspends a loose ring. ¾ in. (2 cm.) long, cloth box
Provenance:Acquired in New York in 1982.
Chrisie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York