Lot 69

PAIR OF SILVER INLAID BRONZE CHARIOT FITTINGS
WARRING STATES TO WESTERN HAN DYNASTY, 2ND-1ST CENTURY BC

Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 5 November 2021 at 10:00 GMT
£1,625
Description
戰國至西漢 錯銀雲氣紋車軸飾(車軎)(一對)
each of tubular form with a raised rib and supported on a splayed base, overall inlaid with highly stylised scrolling cloud motifs with linear spirals
Dimensions
7.4cm high each; 1130g total weight
Provenance
Provenance: Private Taiwanese colleciton
Footnote
Note: A closely comparable gold and silver inlaid bronze chariot fitting, similar in shape and size, was excavated from the tomb of Jing the King of Zhongshan, Western Han Mancheng Han Tombs in Baoding.
