† A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ BELT HOOK, WARRING STATES-WESTERN HAN DYNASTY

LOT 344 · 已成交

成交价 EUR6000.00

拍卖时间：2026-10-16 17:00

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† A GOLD AND SILVER INLAID BRONZE ‘MYTHICAL BEAST’ BELT HOOK, WARRING STATES-WESTERN HAN DYNASTY China, 3rd-2nd century BC. Finely cast in openwork, the slightly arched shaft terminating in a dragon-head hook with a broad snout. The lower section is modeled as a powerful sinuous mythical beast with long horns, finely inlaid scales, and muscular limbs ending in sharp talons, with a monkey clambering beside it and a phoenix head emerging to the opposite side. The dark bronze surface is richly inlaid with gold and silver in scrolling and geometric designs. The reverse with a further inlaid circular button for attachment. Dimensions: Length 18 cm The adoption of cavalry and the attire of nomadic tribes during the Eastern Zhou period led in China to the creation of numerous bronze accessories associated with this new mode of dress, including belt hooks and buckles, garment fasteners, fittings for iron swords, horse trappings, and archery implements, which, beyond their utilitarian function, also served as markers of elevated social status. Literature comparison: Compare a related gold and silver inlaid bronze belt hook in the shape of a mythical creature, dated Warring States to Western Han, 3rd-2nd century BC, 14.1 cm long, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 1985.214.61. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams Hong Kong, 27 November 2024, lot 460 Estimate: HKD 1,500,000 or approx. EUR 170,000 converted at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, decoration, motifs, and size (17 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

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