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An archaic bronze four-directional ‘chi dragon’ finial
Eastern Zhou dynasty
The flattened circular finial cast in openwork within two concentric
circles, the inner with three ruyi-heads, the outer encircled by four chi
dragons, their heads in relief with mouth wide open at the compass
points.
9.8cm wide.
HK$20,000 - 40,000
US$2,600 - 5,200
東周 青銅螭龍紋飾件
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An archaic gold-inlaid bronze box and cover, and an archaic
bronze belt buckle
483 Eastern Zhou dynasty
The cylindrical container with domed cover and base with raised
platform, each side inlaid in gold with three geometric swirling patterns
simulating mythical beasts in flight; the elongated belt buckle arched at
the waist with protruding knop and ending with an upturned mythical
beast head.
The buckle 8.6cm long. (3).
HK$20,000 - 30,000
US$2,600 - 3,900
東周 青銅錯金蓋盒及帶鉤

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