A VERY RARE SET OF GOLD AND JADE GARMENT HOOK PLAQUES, EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 4TH CENTURY BC
A VERY RARE SET OF GOLD AND JADE GARMENT HOOK PLAQUES
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 4TH CENTURY BC
The set comprises five rectangular gold plaques and five jade plaques, arranged in a line. Each gold plaque is chased in high relief with a pair of dragons with interlaced bodies. Each jade plaque is delicately carved with detached comma scrolls.
Largest 1 in. (2.5 cm.) long, metal mount
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A VERY RARE SET OF GOLD AND JADE GARMENT HOOK PLAQUES
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, 4TH CENTURY BC
The set comprises five rectangular gold plaques and five jade plaques, arranged in a line. Each gold plaque is chased in high relief with a pair of dragons with interlaced bodies. Each jade plaque is delicately carved with detached comma scrolls.
Largest 1 in. (2.5 cm.) long, metal mount