Two archaic inlaid bronze belthooks
Warring States period
(2)
Estimate $1,500 – $2,500
each with tapering shaft terminating in a chilong head forming the hook, the upper surface of one finely decorated with gold and turquoise inlay in an intricate design; the other inlaid with silver scroll motifs enclosing green rectangular plaques on the upper surface, the reverse of each with a projecting button for attachment, boxes
(2)
17.5 cm long;11 cm long
- Lot Sold $1,500 (Hammer Price)
- $1,830 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Condition Report
The larger - some surface encrustation particularly on the underside.The smaller - one or two small pieces of inlay missing, some encrustation around the sides and the underside
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Specialists
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSpecialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |