Liao‑Jin Dynasty Group Of Gilt‑Bronze Personal Adornments & Utensils,10th‑13th Century,Destination:California
专场: Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
拍品描述
Dimensions:Bronze bowl diameter 6cm,tweezer length 17cm,bracelet inner diameter 6.2cm,total weight 113.7gCondition & Provenance:The group consists of bronze bowl,ornate bronze tweezers,gilt hairpin and pair of gilt bracelets.All pieces retain authentic burial condition without major breaks or missing parts.Surface bears stable excavated green patina and earth encrustation.Partial gilding on bracelets has worn away.Hair‑pin decorative details show burial corrosion.Earth residue remains inside cavities.No modern welding,reparation,chemical cleaning or re‑gilding modifications.This assemblage comes from a long‑standing private collection focused on steppe antiques located in San Francisco Bay Area,California,USA.The group was acquired from Tokyo antique gallery in 1990s and preserved within collector’s specialized holdings of Northern Liao‑Jin nomadic artifacts.Description:This intact group of Liao‑Jin gilt‑bronze implements represents daily belongings of ancient northern steppe peoples.Surviving complete sets are quite rare.The miniature bronze bowl served as small vessel for food or incense.The elaborately cast tweezers feature figural motifs with sophisticated craftsmanship.The long gilt hairpin carries intricate open‑work ornamentation.Paired gilt bracelets are engraved with scrolling patterns and adopt spring‑coil opening structure typical of nomadic culture.Stable ancient patina and residual genuine gilding reflect high metalworking craftsmanship under Liao‑Jin rule.Seldom‑seen complete assemblage carries great historical research significance and collectible value.
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