FIVE SMALL GOLD 'STAG' PLAQUES, NORTHEAST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC
FIVE SMALL GOLD 'STAG' PLAQUES
NORTHEAST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC
Each plaque is finely cast as a recumbent stag, the legs tucked under its body, and the upturned head with antlers formed by three rings. Four of the plaques have flat backs set with small attachment loops while the fifth is pierced through the muzzle for suspension.
1 in. (2.7 cm.) wide; total weight 24.3 g
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Please note that the quantity of this lot should read a group of five (5) in the Chinese caption.
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FIVE SMALL GOLD 'STAG' PLAQUES
NORTHEAST CHINA, 6TH-5TH CENTURY BC
Each plaque is finely cast as a recumbent stag, the legs tucked under its body, and the upturned head with antlers formed by three rings. Four of the plaques have flat backs set with small attachment loops while the fifth is pierced through the muzzle for suspension.
1 in. (2.7 cm.) wide; total weight 24.3 g
Saleroom Notice
Please note that the quantity of this lot should read a group of five (5) in the Chinese caption.