Chinese bronze belt buckle
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 1800: Item # 1300416
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Metalwork: Pre 1800: Item # 1300416
Please refer to our stock # 0356 when inquiring.
$400.00
Ca. 1700s
This two-part buckle is formed with a dragon head clasp on one piece, and the other is slotted for hooking under the dragon's head. Each has a central medallion cast in low relief of a double gourd “magic elixir” bottle. Both pieces are finished with a stylized bat motif. The underside of each has two attached pieces to receive the belt. Much gilding remains on the fronts, though worn. The reverse of each is ungilded and has old natural patina from use.
Clasped length: 3 ¾ in., Width: 7/8 in.
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