A VERY RARE MINIATURE GOLD BOTTLE, EASTERN HAN-JIN DYNASTY, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD
A VERY RARE MINIATURE GOLD BOTTLE
EASTERN HAN-JIN DYNASTY, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD
The extremely delicate hu-shaped vase is elaborately applied with patterns of volutes, lozenges and scrolls formed by gold wires and teardrop-shaped cloisons, all edges with granulation, and some inlayed with turquoise-colored glass. The shoulder is set with loop handles attached to a short chain. The base is inscribed with a single character, jiu, possibly a goldsmith's surname.
The bottle, ¾ in. (1.8 cm.) high; weight 9.4 g
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A VERY RARE MINIATURE GOLD BOTTLE
EASTERN HAN-JIN DYNASTY, 3RD-4TH CENTURY AD
The extremely delicate hu-shaped vase is elaborately applied with patterns of volutes, lozenges and scrolls formed by gold wires and teardrop-shaped cloisons, all edges with granulation, and some inlayed with turquoise-colored glass. The shoulder is set with loop handles attached to a short chain. The base is inscribed with a single character, jiu, possibly a goldsmith's surname.
The bottle, ¾ in. (1.8 cm.) high; weight 9.4 g
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