Liao‑Jin Dynasty Set Of Amber Belt Plaques With High‑Relief Lion Motifs,10th‑13th Century,

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Dimensions:Overall length 70cm,single plaque width 3.8cm,total weight 297gCondition & Provenance:This full set includes twelve original belt plaques,square,rectangular and rounded end pieces are all preserved.No major cracks or large chips on amber bodies,only tiny ancient nicks along corners and edges.The surface is covered with fine natural age‑caused craquelure with multi‑tonal color shifts.Some edges show darker tone from long‑term oxidation.Relief lion figures show moderate wear on raised surfaces from ancient wear,yet all decorative outlines remain sharp.The reverse side retains original tortoiseshell backings secured by antique metal rivets,connecting textile straps are original ancient fabric with natural brittleness and frayed fibers.The whole set keeps its original assembled configuration,no modern cutting,splicing,chemical staining,recarving or artificial craquelure modifications.This group originates from a prominent private collection of medieval steppe art in New York Upper East Side,the collector focused on high‑rank Liao‑Jin nomadic aristocratic artifacts.This belt set was acquired from a London European antique gallery during the 1990s,passed through two generations of collectors and cataloged within specialized Liao‑Jin aristocratic belt ornament holdings with well‑documented provenance.Description:This complete Liao‑Jin amber belt is a high‑status personal ornament for nomadic elite.Each plaque displays dynamic high‑relief lion designs including single lion playing ball and interacting paired lions.Curly manes,powerful muscular bodies and vivid facial expressions are rendered with bold direct carving that reflects the robust aesthetic of steppe culture.Tortoiseshell backplates are fastened with rivets and strung together by ancient textile to form a wearable belt.The amber carries warm texture and authentic aged patina with natural craquelure.Intact full sets of Liao‑Jin amber belt plaques are extremely scarce,it serves as precious physical evidence for researching Liao‑Jin aristocratic costume rules,handicraft techniques and nomadic artistic taste with outstanding historical and collectible value.

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