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LOT 1583

Chinese Han Style Garment Fastener

19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.

3 in. (32.3 grams, 78 mm).

A jade dragonesque garment fastener with a roughly S-shaped profile, one terminal carved as a dragon's head with bulging eyes and snub nose; oval lug to reverse; repaired.

Provenance

Acquired 1990s.
Ex French collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 1583

Chinese Han Style Garment Fastener

Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)

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