Chinese Zhou / Han Bronze Garment Belt Hooks (4)
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**Originally Listed At $400**
East Asia, China, Zhou to Han Dynasty, ca. 700 BCE to 220 CE. A collection of 4 leaded bronze belt hooks, these were worn around the waist the knob attaches to or through the belt strap, and the other strap end would wrap around the hook. Garment / belt hooks became popular in the early Eastern Zhou era (771- 221 BCE) and remained so until the Han Dynasty 206 BCE to 220 CE) when they were largely replaced by buckles. Size of largest: 5.5" L x 0.75" W (14 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#183543
East Asia, China, Zhou to Han Dynasty, ca. 700 BCE to 220 CE. A collection of 4 leaded bronze belt hooks, these were worn around the waist the knob attaches to or through the belt strap, and the other strap end would wrap around the hook. Garment / belt hooks became popular in the early Eastern Zhou era (771- 221 BCE) and remained so until the Han Dynasty 206 BCE to 220 CE) when they were largely replaced by buckles. Size of largest: 5.5" L x 0.75" W (14 cm x 1.9 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183543
Condition
Heavy green patina and toning on all. Mineral deposits scattered throughout. Old chips to tip and surface layers, but otherwise intact.
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Chinese Zhou / Han Bronze Garment Belt Hooks (4)
Estimate $500 - $750
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