Chinese Warring States Bronze Bracelets w/ Malachite
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South Western China, Yunnan Province, Warring States Period, ca. 475 - 221 BCE. A stunning bracelet composed of bronze with high tin content and intricate malachite inlays. The perforated discs of malachite are inlayed using a still-preserved organic glue, and average between 1-2mm in diameter, and create a scale-like appearance. The jewelry of Dian Ruling class can be identified by this inlaid pattern. The craftsmanship of this bracelet is simply incredible with the sheer amount of fine detail put into each malachite disc, and the fine casting of the bronze, truly fit for a king! See similar examples at the Harvard Art Museum and LACMA. Size: all approximately the same size, largest measures 2.5" W (6.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Camacho collection acquired at auction
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#115890
South Western China, Yunnan Province, Warring States Period, ca. 475 - 221 BCE. A stunning bracelet composed of bronze with high tin content and intricate malachite inlays. The perforated discs of malachite are inlayed using a still-preserved organic glue, and average between 1-2mm in diameter, and create a scale-like appearance. The jewelry of Dian Ruling class can be identified by this inlaid pattern. The craftsmanship of this bracelet is simply incredible with the sheer amount of fine detail put into each malachite disc, and the fine casting of the bronze, truly fit for a king! See similar examples at the Harvard Art Museum and LACMA. Size: all approximately the same size, largest measures 2.5" W (6.4 cm)
Provenance: Ex - Camacho collection acquired at auction
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.
#115890
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Chinese Warring States Bronze Bracelets w/ Malachite
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