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Two gilt bronze belt buckles
Qing dynasty Fine Chinese Works of Art and Paintings | 73
Both of convex rectangular section, the first cast in multiple pieces so
that there is a movable front-facing dragon in the center front reserve
and two smaller movable dragons in the vertical side panels, the plate
on the reverse cast with three hooks and two rectangular loops; the
second belt buckle cast in two curving parts which, joined together,
form a single panel with two facing dragons and a flaming pearl, each
section terminating in a vertical rectangular loop.
2 3/4 and 3in (7 and 7.7cm) long
$2,000 - 3,000

7113
A small bronze feline toggle
Qing dynasty
Of C-form, cast in rounded relief with multiple suspension loops
formed by the curling tail touching the lower jaw of the beast, the
back right leg supported on the tail and the left legs joined together,
the medium brown patina showing wear from use and exposing tiny
patches of the underlying yellow metal.
2 1/8in (5.5cm) long
$5,000 - 7,000

Provenance
a San Francisco Private Collection

7114
A large cloisonné enameled metal basin
Late Qing/Republic period
Of compressed globular form, inlaid with four large dragon roundels
worked in subdued colors on a pale blue-gray ground surrounded by
classic lotus flower and leafy tendrils in the same color scheme on a pale
gray-green ground, the outside surface of the rim and foot ring showing
remains of gilt while the exposed metal ground is visible on the interior and
the recessed base; the basin fitting into a tall six-leg wood display stand.
24 3/4in (80.5cm) maximum diameter of basin
37in (94cm) height including wood stand
$5,000 - 7,000