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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF DAVID W. FORBES
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A GOLD-INLAID BRONZE BELT HOOK
Warring States period/Western Han dynasty
The tapered, elegantly curving shaft faceted to the top side, inlaid
in gold with a geometric pattern arranged in a symmetrical fashion,
terminating with a snake-head hook, the underside cast with a raised
button with inlaid scrolls.

4 3/4in (12.2cm) long
$2,500 - 3,500
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AN ARCHAIC BRONZE BOX AND COVER, LIAN
Han dynasty
The cylindrical body supported on three cabriole feet and surmounted
by a slightly domed cover, the sides of the vessel plain with only a
raised band at the rim and the edge of the base, the latter incised with
a later-added inscription dated to the Yongtai period of Tang Daizong’s
reign, 1st year, 6th month (corresponding to 763).

6in (15.2cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

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A PARCEL-GILT-BRONZE ‘DRAGON’ STIRRUP
Ming dynasty
The circular plate chased with an interlocking ‘coin and hook’ design
on the top surface, the tall arched loop surmounted by a pair of fierce
dragon heads facing in opposite directions, each beast with the mouth
open bearing the fangs and tongue, alert almond-shaped eyes, and
a flowing mane, an aperture between the heads to accommodate a
strap, the brilliant gilding mostly intact.
5 7/8in (14.9cm) high

$2,500 - 3,500
Provenance:
Acquired in Honolulu, 18 August 1984

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