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LOT 1551
Sold for (Inc. bp): £377
CHINESE ORDOS STYLE DRAGON BELT DISTRIBUTOR
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (162 grams, 88 mm wide).
19TH CENTURY A.D.
3 1/2 in. (162 grams, 88 mm wide).
A copper-alloy belt fitting featuring an openwork discoid design composed of four entwined dragons with snake-like bodies, each resting its head on a circular frame adjacent to a D-shaped attachment lug, interlace design to the body and anatomical detailing to the beasts.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired before the early 1970s.
Ex London, UK, gallery.
Property of a London gentleman.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
