Lot 8029, A turquoise-inlaid gilt-bronze garment hook, daigou, Warring States period. Estimate US$ 5,000 - 8,000 (€4,600 - 7,300). Photo: Bonhams.

Cast in the form of a beast in the midst of attacking another animal, inlaid all over in turquoise, the bronze with remnants of gilt, the reverse with a circular button for fastening, the terminal cast as a dragon head. 5 1/2in (14cm) long

Provenance: Purchased from Susan Chen, November 16, 1999

Bonhams. CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLES FROM TWO PRIVATE AMERICAN COLLECTIONS, 10:00 EDT - NEW YORK