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LOT 2169
Ordos Animal Belt Buckle Group
4TH-3RD CENTURY B.C.
2 3/8 - 2 1/2 in. (72 grams total, 61-65 mm).
The trio composed of openwork rectangular bodies retaining their fitting knops, displaying mythical winged animals prowling left, two within decoratively notched frames; each with two perforated mounting lugs to reverse. [3]
Provenancewith a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
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LOT 2169
Ordos Animal Belt Buckle Group
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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