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TWO GILT-BRONZE ZOOMORPHIC BELT HOOKS, WARRING STATES PERIOD TO WESTERN HAN DYNASTY
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03月12日 晚上6点 开拍
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China, c. 3rd-2nd century BC. Each finely cast, the first with an elongated, gently curved shaft, adorned with raised stripes, dividing the surface into narrow bands and resembling strings, reminiscent of an ancient zither (guqin), terminating at both ends with highly stylized tiger-head terminals; the second, of slightly arched section, with a sinuous contour defined by a highly stylized zoomorphic figure with scrolling patterned fur. Both belt hooks bearing a raised circular button on the reverse. (2)Provenance: From The Sam and Myrna Myers Collection, Paris, France. Acquired between circa 1965-2012.Condition: Fair condition, commensurate with age, with ancient wear and casting-inherent irregularities. Distinct traces of weathering and burial corrosion. Obvious losses to the hooks. Scattered small nicks, possibly small old repairs, shallow surface scratches, and few minute chips along the edges. The bronze surface with a rich, naturally grown patina with some areas of soil and malachite encrustations. Weight: 119.9 g (total)Dimensions: Length 12.7 to 12.9 cmBelt hooks were waist ornaments originally used by the Hu peoples, non-Han ethnic groups, and were later introduced to the Central Plains by the Xianbei during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, reflecting the frequent cultural exchanges among various groups in ancient China. Indeed, ancient texts primarily refer to these belt hooks as Xianbei, highlighting the significance of this object in the cultural interactions of the period. Characterized by a curved head at one end and a rounded button on the reverse, belt hooks remained in widespread use through the Han Dynasty and continued to be popular during the Wei and Jin Dynasties.The gilding that covers these belt hooks exemplifies a gold-plating technique developed during the Warring States period, commonly known as fire gilding due to its use of heat. In this process, gold is first combined with mercury to create a gold amalgam, which is then applied to the surface of the object. The piece is subsequently heated over charcoal until the mercury fully evaporates, leaving a thin, adherent layer of gold.Literature comparison:Compare a related gilt bronze belt hook in the shape of a horned dragon, Warring States period to Western Han dynasty, 3rd-1st century BC, 18.1 cm long, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, object number 2002.201.168. Compare a closely related gilt bronze 'dragon' belt hook, Warring States period, 4th-3rd century BC, 15.1 cm long, in the National Museum of History of Taiwan, Taipei, collection number 86-00157.Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's New York, 28 March 2023, lot 890Price: USD 3,556 or approx. EUR 3,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing: A gilt-bronze 'dragon and snake' belt hook, Warring States period to Han dynastyExcerpt: Compare the related form, decorative motifs, and manner of casting. Note the slightly larger size (16 cm).Auction result comparison:Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 20 March 2024, lot 273Price: USD 1,397 or approx. EUR 1,500 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing : A gilt-bronze 'dragon' belt hook, Han dynasty Excerpt: Compare the closely related form, decorative motifs, and manner of casting. Note the similar size (14.4 cm).

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