A MAGNIFICENT GROUP OF 12 GOLDEN BELT PLAQUES

A MAGNIFICENT GROUP OF 12 GOLDEN BELT PLAQUES
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier. The plaques finely cast, embossed and incised to depict scholars and attendants promenading Buddhist lions, the leashes knotted and applied separately, the sides with floral scrolls. Note that every plaque is different, proving that the microscopic incision work was completely done by hand. (12)

Provenance: From an important European private collection. Acquired in Asia between 1960 and 1970. A private owner, acquired from the above.
Condition: Superb condition with some wear and traces of use, minor dents here and there.

Weight: 179.1 grams (total)
Dimensions: The smaller segments 45 x 36 x 6 mm, the larger segments 91 x 36 x 6 mm

Metallurgic analysis: Gold 772/1000, silver 225/1000

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